Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT today (3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.
Happy Birthday for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024:
You are tenacious and disciplined. You demand excellence of yourself. You hate to make a mistake. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you a better idea of who you are.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Discussions with family members will be warm and supportive today. Someone might want to confide in you. They might want your help in some way. Or possibly you are the one who wants assistance. Although this conversation might be unexpected, someone will listen. Tonight: Socialize!
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Because your imagination is heightened today, you can visualize things and dream up all kinds of possibilities. This is an excellent influence for writers, especially fantasy and sci-fi writers. However, today also holds surprises. Pay attention to everything you say and do to avoid an accident. Tonight: Cocoon.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Be smart and guard your possessions and money today to avoid loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, you will be tempted to spend money on luxurious, fanciful items. You might discover something new that you never saw before, but you wanted it all your life. Tonight: Discussions.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
This is a restless day for you. Surprising news or unexpected events might catch you off guard. In turn, you might feel impulsive. However, you will also feel concern for those who are suffering in another country. The welfare of children matters to you. Tonight: Check your belongings.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Your sensitivity to other people and different situations is finely tuned today. This is why you might be concerned for the welfare of a family member or anyone who is less fortunate. You might speak up on their behalf or try to call the attention of others to their plight. Tonight: You win!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
You feel tenderhearted today, especially toward a friend or a member of a group. If someone needs your help today, you will respond. You also might meet someone who is unusual. Or perhaps someone you know will do something that surprises you. Be open to whatever happens. Tonight: Privacy.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
A boss, parent or someone in a position of authority might surprise you today. They might have unexpected news or they might do something you least expect. In turn, you have sympathy for this person. You will help co-workers today if you can. Tonight: Friendships.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today your idealism is aroused, along with your appreciation of beauty. Which means because your senses are so finely tuned, you will enjoy museums, art galleries and seeing the beautiful creations of others. You also might be attracted to a philosophy or a religion. Tonight: You’re admired.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Check banking details and anything to do with shared property, inheritances, taxes and debt. Something unexpected could impact these areas. Meanwhile, you might be generous to someone because you feel sympathetic. Generosity is a good thing, but don’t give away the farm. Tonight: Explore!
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
A partner or close friend might surprise you today. Nevertheless, you will have a meeting of the minds, because it’s easy to have a mutually sympathetic understanding with someone. You have a sense that this person has your back and you have theirs. That’s reassuring. Tonight: Check your finances.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Your work routine might be interrupted today. Whatever happens, you will feel sympathetic to a co-worker or anyone who needs your help. Possibly, you are the one who needs help from someone. Either way, people are caring and supportive today, which is gratifying. Tonight: Cooperate.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Parents should keep their eyes open today because this is an accident-prone day for their kids. You also might encounter a child who needs your help. Meanwhile, this is a great day for artists and creative projects. You are in touch with your imagination today. Trust your dreams. Tonight: Play!
BORN TODAY
Tennis champ Serena Williams (1981), actress Zoe Perry (1983), hockey player Henrik Sedin (1980)