FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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There's something entertaining in the works, and it will be even more fun when you invite family, friends and neighbors along. "The more the merrier" applies under the Leo moon. Don't worry — not everyone will need to take part in the main action. Some will have a better time blending into the crowd and laughing along with the audience.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is much you could dwell on if you weren't such a positive person. You will direct your thoughts instead to the one who makes you smile. Thinking of your dear friend makes all other sorrows end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It may take you longer than usual to get it all together, but once you do, you'll be like a machine. You will accomplish everything on your list quickly and without complication. The assistance of a Virgo helps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are not alone, though much of the work you will do now is best done in solitude. During your solo time, you will get your schedule together and figure out when you can get back to mixing and mingling.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because you are such a quick study, you will pick up new skills and apply them right away. If you practice what you've learned, you'll retain the skill, but if you don't use it, you will lose it. Easy come, easy go!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You believe in the spur of the moment. Inspiration will strike, and moments later you'll find yourself in the middle of a swirling adventure. The new people you meet will have a positive and long-lasting effect on your self-esteem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The production you're about to put together is becoming a much bigger project than you thought it would be. How much can you do on your own? What do you need from others? Get in there and get it done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's an obstacle in the way of your plan's execution. This is not a problem to be flippantly tossed to the side. Throw it as hard and as far away from you as you can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Whatever happens, you make a jolly good time of it. You'll have fun venturing into a new area, and if you bring a friend along, the whole excursion will be filled with laughter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone you know has neither forgiven nor forgotten and is worse off for the stubborn stance. Take a lesson from this one, and do what you must to move on with your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're probably not feeling very talkative. Those who fill the space with words will miss out on the most valuable information of all. In your silence, you will learn everything you want to know and more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will go where the action is, or the action will follow you. Either way, the effect is the same — a crazy-busy day filled with color and movement. But the end of it, you'll be happy for silence and sleep!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Adaptation is your forte. You will morph into exactly who you need to be in order to make your project happen. This you can do without compromising your integrity.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 6). You would be wise to stay tight-lipped about the goings on of the next three weeks. Make the right announcement at the perfect time and good fortune follows. Invest in yourself in October. Travel will be romantic in November. February brings a professional breakthrough, and finally your talent is recognized. Leo and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 36, 10, 40 and 16.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "You always focus on the positive aspect of people's natal charts, but not everyone is good. Bad people are born, too. I was born on the same day as the outlaw Jesse James. When I was younger, I thought that was kind of cool. But now I realize that Jesse James and outlaws in general should not be glorified. He was a stone-cold killer and a thief, and we share a birthday. What does that say about me?"

I do not believe as you do, that "bad people are born." We all have the potential to do right and wrong. Most of us have a support system of parents or community, which helps us stay on the civilized side of things. But everyone makes mistakes, and some people never do get back on track. Yes, Jesse James is one of the notable people born on Sept. 5. Some others are the kind-hearted comedian Bob Newhart and the Grammy Award-winning guitar hero Dweezil Zappa. Virgos have a tendency toward perfectionism. Whatever they choose to do, they usually become extremely skilled at it. Use your talent for good, and you'll reap the rewards of all your hard work.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dreamgirl turned Frog Princess Anika Noni Rose is a Tony Award-winning Virgo whose natal chart is dominated by the sign of the fair maiden. Her sun, moon, Mercury and Mars are all nestled into the earth sign known to lend a talent for the meticulous. Virgos have great stamina and are hardworking, nurturing, helpful, organized, health-conscious and multitalented.

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