Horoscope: Wednesday, Sep 11

A challenge of some sort will force you to give of your best over the next few days – and your best is more than good enough. Take action quickly and decisively and don’t doubt for a moment that you will succeed. You were born a winner.

Other people will try to cheat you out of what you have earned this weekend but they can only succeed if you fail to defend your interests. It’s not like you to be this passive, so hit the reset button and get back in touch with your assertive side.

You like to be in control but common sense should tell you that you can’t have things all your own way, especially when dealing with people who have ambitions of their own. Above all else today be friendly. Aggression will get you nowhere.

Don’t let others hustle you into doing something you are not sure about. Some people can be dangerously pushy at times and it may be hard to stand up to them, but stand up you must. Since when have you been the sort to do as you’re told?

An event that amuses you may not seem in the least bit funny to other people, so don’t be surprised if you get a few black looks when you laugh out loud. But don’t let it stop you either. It’s not your fault their sense of humor is lacking.

Cosmic activity in the domestic area of your chart will make it easy for you to say the right things and smooth over any cracks that may have formed in family relationships. Spend time with your loved ones and give them your undivided attention.

You may find your emotions difficult to deal with, Cancer, especially later in the day. Consider taking an intellectual instead of emotional approach. Your feelings could send you into a drastic mood swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. The thing you really need right now - especially tonight - is balance. Tie up any loose ends to maintain more equilibrium.

Today's planetary configurations are pushing you to get some perspective on your life and the lives of people closest to you, Leo. You must admit that you've been rather selfish lately. You aren't the center of the universe, so why do you sometimes act like you are? This is a day to make amends with friends and loved ones. They'll welcome you back with open arms.

It isn't a good idea to talk behind other people's backs today, Virgo. If you have an issue with someone in particular, bring it up to that person directly. This isn't a good time to gossip. Maintaining trust is extremely important right now. This attitude will open many doors for you. Believe that the more you love others, the more love will be returned to you.

Communication is flowing smoothly today, Libra, so take advantage of this and get the word out. It's important for you to make connections with other people now. Run with your instincts and feel free to enter into debates. Your words and tone of voice are very convincing. You could sell anything to anyone today.

If you have your doubts about what a friend or loved one is up to today you must speak up. They are unlikely to welcome your interference but if you truly believe it is for their own benefit then you have a cosmic duty to offer guidance.

There is someone who annoys you because they never stop talking. What are you going to do about it? You know they won’t ever change, so it’s up to you to decide how you are going to react to them. Remove yourself from their presence.

If someone makes you an offer of some kind today don’t immediately assume that there must be a catch. In fact, with the Sun moving into the most dynamic area of your chart even if there is a downside you can turn it to your advantage.

The planets warn you may be caught out by something you did not expect today. The fact is you took something for granted when you had no reason to do so. Admit you made a mistake and do what you can to resolve the situation.

If you reach for the stars over the next 48 hours there is every chance that you will be able to grab them. Your confidence is such that no goal or target or objective is beyond you, so think big and act big and make big things happen.

You may be a stickler for obeying the rules but there are times when it is right to cut corners or take shortcuts and such a time is now. You are a free and independent human being and can decide for yourself what is right and what is wrong.

You may not be getting much work done at the moment but don’t worry about it. You will know when the time is right to push yourself harder but that time is not yet, so relax while you can and build up your energy reserves.

You must be honest with yourself today, even if it means having to admit that you got something completely and utterly wrong. No one expects you to be perfect and you put yourself at a major disadvantage if you expect it of yourself.

As the Sun nears the end of its stay in one of the better areas of your chart you will need to tighten up how you do things and not be quite so careless and easygoing. Think of your reputation and how you can both maintain and improve it.

Your main task as the new week begins must be to let someone know how much you care for them. Don’t worry if you find it hard to express yourself verbally because you will connect on a much deeper level, the one where your hearts beat as one.