Horoscope: Wednesday, Sep 23

You can relax a little at last! That's what you could be thinking with today's celestial energy. The time is perfect to get ready for the challenges that up to now were just anxieties inside you. If you're thinking clearly today, Aries, it's because you have the strength to face your problems. Now that you have your self-confidence back, you might open your heart even wider to someone dear.

Affection blooms in close relationships as you tune into the thoughts, feelings, needs, and desires of those around you. Communication should be clear, open, and honest without being brutal. Social events should prove especially enjoyable today, Taurus, as you're likely to attract interesting people with intriguing and useful information. Reading could also prove beneficial now. Enjoy your day.

Intuition enhances communications of all kinds today, Gemini. If you've been thinking about doing some writing, this is the day to get started. Your mind is particularly expansive, and your imagination is working at a very high level. Insights that might not normally come to you add new depth and dimension to your writing, whether a poem, novel, article, or letter to a friend. Make the most of it!

Everyone at some time or other wishes they could go back and undo what they have done and it may be possible for you to do that today. Keep in mind though that you cannot turn the clock all the way back, just a day or two.

You may not be able to control what is going on around you in the world but you can control the way you choose to react to it. Look for reasons to be cheerful this week, even though what others say and do may annoy you intensely.

Consider planning a romantic interlude, Leo. With the influence from today's planetary aspects, it will be easy to connect with that special someone. Go out for dinner with your spouse or partner or make a date with someone new who's caught your eye. Don't let shyness or insecurity stand in your way. If you're single, consider loving the most important person in your life - you - by doing something special.

Don’t be afraid to approach someone in a position of power if there is something they can do for you. The planets indicate there is every possibility they will be happy to help you, so what are you waiting for? It never hurts to ask.

You may be eager to start something new and you know it could be a big success, but can you afford to take on such a costly commitment? You don’t have to give up on your dream but you do have to bring it down to earth a little.

Like it or not you will have to deal with an emotional issue that you have been doing your best to avoid. Deep down you may be worried about what could happen but if you confront your fears you will soon realize there is nothing to them.

You have been focussing too much on your career and need to cut back on your workload over the next few days. You are doing too many things for too many people, so be ruthless and let them know that from now on your needs come first.

Later in the month the Sun will move into the career area of your chart and you will get the chance to show the powers that be what you are capable of. Until then, keep a low profile and don’t let other people’s thoughtless words annoy you.

Knowledge is power, or so they say, and the more your rivals know about your aims the easier it will be for them to frustrate them. So don’t give too much away today, either in your personal life or at work. Keep the good stuff to yourself.

You may not want to rock the boat or say things you know others will find upsetting but it would be wrong to lie about what you believe to be true. Your truthful nature demands that you say what you mean whatever the consequences.

You shouldn't work as hard as you do. You might have a lot of energy, but your body needs to rest from time to time. There is more to life than work. Try to schedule some time off to relax and recharge your batteries. You'll need to be in the best of shape pretty soon. The action is just around the corner, and you'll need all your capacities.

You will be extremely busy over the next 24 hours, both professionally and socially. If you can find a way to mix business with pleasure this could be one of the most productive times of the year. Be careful you don’t exhaust yourself though.

The Sun’s change of signs has transformed the cosmic outlook and already the world looks brighter and more inviting than it has done for a long time. All that is needed now is a more positive attitude from you. After that, the sky’s the limit.

It’s time to think seriously about cutting back on the amount of work you are doing. Over the past four weeks or so you have been extremely active, and that’s good, but not even an Aquarius can keep moving at top speed forever. Go easy on yourself.

You may not be able to explain logically why you are reluctant to try something new but deep down you know it would be a mistake. Mind planet Mercury will be fooling quite a few people today, but you don’t have to be one of them.

This is no time to be watching the world pass you by. Both in your personal life and at work there is a major luck factor working in your favor now and you would be a fool not to exploit it – and foolish is one thing you’re not!

Some people may say you are aiming too high but you know anything is possible if you truly believe. The planets are giving you the kind of confidence you wish you could have every day of the week – but you’ve got it now, so use it.