The perceptive Scorpio moon misses nothing. Her eyes pierce through superficial happenings, right into our soul. No matter how uncomfortable it may be, that we're feeling something is hard to disguise. So the privacy to examine what's bubbling up to the surface offers reprieve. We needn't act on our emotions — just appreciate their message.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's no way to tell which of today's setbacks will be absolutely the luckiest thing that could have happened, but you can be sure that one of them falls into the category. Stay open to hidden possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Purposeful energy is attractive. Perhaps that's why you're drawn to someone who is on a quest. You may even suspect that you have what this person is looking for, and you'd be right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may share common beliefs with your neighbor, but the way you express and act on those beliefs isn't the same at all. You're getting a chance to exercise tolerance and you're a happier person when you do.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A friend offers you an opportunity to test the unknown. The change will do you good, especially if it's the one suggested by a Sagittarius. You will be surprised what you enjoy when you give it a chance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Offer the benefit of the doubt wherever possible. When you think highly of someone, they react to you using their very best etiquette, resources and abilities. Tonight, don't try to solve people's problems. Just listen.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 5). You have the attractive habit of reinventing yourself this year. Because of this, your friends may accuse you of finding the fountain of youth. For work or love, you are best suited to partners who enjoy and collaborate with your experiments. In January, a teacher imparts exactly the knowledge you need. Capricorn and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 39, 2 and 16.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Attention to aesthetics will forward your business as well as your romantic interests. There is nothing phony about making an impression. Taking the time to be stylish is just plain good manners.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Take a break from being the group mastermind. You don't have to be "on" all of the time. Back up and be a relaxed observer of the dynamics around you. You're learning and growing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are some arguments that you can never win, and you actually wouldn't be any better off if you could. Know when to walk away. Say your final piece and leave it at that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The things you really want are interconnected. Make health your top priority, and other unrelated personal goals are attained in the process. It's a cheerful, high-energy night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When it comes to your customers, clients or boss, you're not content to have merely their approval. You want their respect, loyalty, and undying affection would be nice, too. That's why you work harder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Leading the pack is no small feat today. If you can get anyone to follow directions, stick to your plan or see your vision, consider yourself a major success. Tonight, your charisma is off the charts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Instead of wondering if someone loves you, figure out how to love yourself. Part of your self-care is making sure you have enough challenging and interesting work to keep you creatively stimulated.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Love is patient and kind, yet when it's not, it's made richer for everything in between. TAURUS: Don't let temporary fears cloud your faith in the abilities of the one you love. GEMINI: A partner is growing and you couldn't be happier at the prospect. CANCER: It's one of those times you do your best work behind the scenes to smoothly direct a partnership decision. LEO: When an old friend returns, you pick up where you left off without skipping a beat. VIRGO: When you indulge your fancy or give into an overdue romantic whim, you receive a standing ovation from the planets. LIBRA: You pull out of a funk to see your outlook on love turn around just as quickly. SCORPIO: Surrender the distance between you and another to bridge it. SAGITTARIUS: Compromise isn't giving up one for the other, but figuring out a way to make you both happy. CAPRICORN: You're called to share your know-how with those who need it, and you rise to the occasion. AQUARIUS: You find love when you're not looking, and in places you'd never thought to look. PISCES: Give gifts, but only what you can give away without coming up short yourself.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: If Sagittarius flew on over to his next-door neighbor Capricorn, he might discover the elusive security he'd been missing. Sagittarius' exuberant optimism warms Capricorn's heart, rekindling long-forgotten dreams. Solid Capricorn offers a reality check when flights of fancy uproot Sagittarius' equilibrium. A balance of responsibility and spontaneity allows this relationship to take root and flight.

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