Horoscope: Thursday, Sep 3

This is a great day to start any project that concerns writing, acting, or speaking, Aries. Your creative energies should be flowing freely and abundantly today, and you should enjoy the rush of new ideas that keep popping into your head. A number of stimulating conversations with close friends should keep your energies churning. Expect to spend a lot of time on the phone, or perhaps in the car dropping in on these friends. Enjoy your day!

You're filled with vitality today, Taurus. In other words, you're going to feel great about yourself! You're less afraid of meeting people, and you have fewer doubts about everything, including yourself! This is going to be a great day to consider working a little bit less and thinking a little bit more about what, specifically, is making you feel so good. That way, you can recreate the feeling tomorrow.

Stick to what you know best today and don’t be tempted to stray into areas where your knowledge and experience are limited. If you make a mistake your rivals won’t hesitate to make you look bad and do some damage to your reputation.

There is quite a bit of tension in the air at the moment but it won’t last for long. Yes, it would appear that someone is telling tales about you, but will what they say damage you in any real way? It’s highly unlikely, so don’t overreact.

You may get frustrated when you find that people aren't as sensitive to a situation as you want them to be, Cancer. While you're looking to make a strong connection with someone, almost wanting to take possession of his or her feelings, that person, in turn, is trying to pull back. People are apt to gravitate toward rational facts rather than intense, smothering emotions.

The facts may say one thing but if your instincts tell you a different story you should follow them to the letter. You must, repeat must, steer clear of wishful thinking. A clear-sighted appreciation of what is and is not possible is essential.

You will feel a lot more like your old self now that the Sun is moving into your fellow Fire sign of Aries. If nothing else it will give you the confidence to try new things and visit new places. So many adventures await you out there.

Have you been spending too much lately, Virgo? Today you could be feeling the effects of it. You may have to wait to make a purchase that you've wanted for a long time, and this could be frustrating. Don't worry about it, though. You will get through this unscathed, and the item will still be in the store when you have money again. Relax.

You might be hard and cold when it comes to the facts, Libra, and you could come across as tough and rather harsh. In reality, this often just masks your sensitive interior. Perhaps you're insecure about your feelings and how you express yourself. People might never know this because you're so good at showing only the strong-willed, electric side of your personality. Be careful of being too stingy about sharing yourself with others.

The planets warn that both loved ones and work colleagues will be a bit touchy over the next 24 hours, so keep a low profile. It may be tempting to respond to some of the provocative things they say and do but it really isn’t worth the effort.

Today should find you continuing to work toward cherished career and other goals. Love matters may come to the forefront, Sagittarius. If you're currently involved, unexpected events could bring you that much closer to your partner. If you aren't involved, you could meet someone exciting, perhaps through some kind of group activities. Also, a longtime friend could suddenly appear to you in a new light. Whichever it is, expect some interesting developments.

The Sun in the sympathetic sign of Taurus means your confidence is high at the moment but other aspects warn there are still a number of loose ends that need to be tied before you can afford to get creative. Where’s the money coming from?

Someone you work alongside may say something about you that is less than flattering. Don’t go off on your own and sulk about it – confront them directly and ask how they have come to that opinion of you. It could be a case of mistaken identity!

Your luck is beginning to turn and in a matter of days you will be in a position to put into effect some of the large scale plans you have been toying with in recent months. The higher you aim the bigger the rewards are likely to be.

You must get your financial affairs in order over the next few days. If you need to cut costs or make savings then do what has to be done right now, this very minute. The longer you leave it the harder it will be to make ends meet.

You don’t have to do everything the hard way but you probably will. You seem to believe that the only way you will earn other people’s respect is by being the best at everything. There is of course a better way: just be yourself!