HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Work with one specific partner. You might like what comes up, and you will feel as if you are in a much better situation. This person often has very wild ideas. You can trust that together, you could be close to unbeatable. Tonight: Dinner for two.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Defer to someone else, and be willing to work with others. If you let someone run with his or her idea, you will have to assume far less responsibility. Surprising news comes from a boss or someone you look up to. He or she might be confused. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might want to rethink a decision regarding your daily life. If you are off to experiment with a new diet or health program, check in with your doctor. The very weird easily could appeal to you. Work with the unexpected. Tonight: Off doing your thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Be more sure of yourself. Sometimes you get nervous, especially when dealing with members of the opposite sex. News comes from left field. Confirm what you are hearing, please, before you accept it as real. Tonight: Time for some fun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Family and home keep floating through your mind. Take off from work early to enjoy some of the thoughts that have been going through your mind. A partner might be a little confused. Do you want to clear the air? Tonight: You don't have to go far.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have unusually strong opinions for you. Do not hesitate to discuss what is on your mind. You suddenly see a situation far differently if you open up to another's feedback. A partner expresses a surprising view. Tonight: Hang out, talk and visit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Curb a need to be abundant or excessive. This tendency, so innate in you, is often a source of trouble. Practice saying "no" to food or spending. It won't hurt! Revitalize your work with a different approach or a new idea. Tonight: Buy a token of affection on the way home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You feel great, but you still must complete important tasks, meeting and errands by midday. In the afternoon, you might believe that everything will be OK. What you do in the afternoon, unfortunately, might need to be redone. Tonight: What makes you happiest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Know when to back off. Use today for paperwork or research. You could be surprised by the outcome. You are not getting all the facts. Hence, a hunch easily could be off. By taking no action, you gain information. Tonight: Get a good night's sleep.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Keep your long-term goals in mind this morning. Others seem so agreeable that you could easily waver off course. Use the afternoon to visit with friends or attend a meeting. Do not schedule any major meetings late in the day. Tonight: Lead the weekend celebration.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might not mean to add confusion or allow vagueness to infiltrate your plans, but somehow it does. Others question you. Your instincts work well, especially if you are willing to take a risk. Someone might be stunned by your reaction. Tonight: Worry less; enjoy your friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) If an issue emerges, step back and take an overview. Look past the obvious, and find experts. The more offbeat you are, the better the net results will be. Listen to someone you respect. Note what you might have missed. Tonight: Take off ASAP.