Daily horoscopes for 17th September, 2008

[AstrologyBot]

Aries:

In order to encourage your ambitions to grow, you have to stop setting yourself so many impossible goals! It's not aiming high that gives you a hunger for success -- it's getting a taste of it. So start setting more reasonable, attainable goals. Show yourself that you can accomplish things, and you'll have the confidence to keep pushing yourself harder and harder. Trying to climb the highest mountain when you've never hiked a day in your life isn't ambitious: It's an excuse not to succeed.

Taurus:

The rush of energy you get early today may be stimulating and seductive, but try not to let it accelerate the pace of your day. There is no reason to be in a hurry, especially when this day brings so many nice things to savor. So slow down and keep a reasonable rate of speed. Wait for people to catch up to you so that you can enjoy their company longer. You'll only be alone and bored if you rush ahead without the people who make the day so pleasant.

Gemini:

A friend or family member who's been going through a rough time could use a kind word from you -- it means more to them than you might realize. Your encouragement and approval is important to them, so make sure you communicate those kinds of ideas to them. Share your own worries with them, too -- they want to know that you need them just as much as they need you. Healthy communication is a two-way street. Make sure you're giving your trust as well as your ear.

Cancer:

You need to stand tall against whatever -- or whoever -- intimidates you, today. Despite the way in which they might act from time to time, your boss (or some other authority figure in your life) isn't any better than you. Equality is something you have the right to assume, so if you are feeling friction with authority figures today, then you know something is not right. Your first urge may be to defend yourself and push back, but you will get a lot farther if you use charm to get them to treat you better.

Leo:

Some less-than-thrilling news could be waiting for you in your mailbox today, so it's not a very good time for shopping or other kinds of money-draining activities! Your responsibilities come first, your personal whims come second. You should also avoid getting involved in new projects that sound too good to be true. That investment your friend told you about? They're not trying to steer you wrong, but it's probably not going to be as hot as they think it is.

Virgo:

You can share your feelings and opinions today, but don't share your resources. If a friend forgot their wallet, offer them some of your lunch -- but don't offer to buy them their own. It's not about being selfish or mean -- it's about avoiding setting any precedents. Make sure you draw proper boundaries between you and the rest of the world. And when it comes to money or time, you should draw them all the more blatantly -- for your own protection.

Libra:

Just like you can have too many cooks in the kitchen, you can have too many friends at the party. It's time to push your social style into a more sedate phase. You need fewer blowout parties and more intimidate get-togethers, where you can have some valuable one-on-one time with the people you care most about. It's not about quantity when it comes to friendships, it's all about quality. So email one or two of your favorite people. Make a date for just the two of you.

Scorpio:

You will start to see someone you have known very well for a very long time in a whole new light, today -- and believe it or not, they're starting to see you in a new light, too! If you are ready to start something with them, this is a great time to do it. But if you're not quite ready to take things in a new direction, don't worry that putting the brakes on will send the wrong message. This person respects and trusts you. There is no rush with this. You have all the time in the world.

Sagittarius:

Today, in a social or professional group setting, you should just play along with everyone else -- sure, it might be boring to play those games that people play, but it is a lot easier than trying to re-invent the wheel. The road map to conversation is there, so why not follow it? You can still display your charm within the framework of small talk or biz-speak. You don't have to thrill the room with long tales of your latest adventure. Try not to stand out too much.

Capricorn:

It's going to be critical that you stay on your toes today -- you've got to be ready to move in any direction quickly, as situations might change with no notice. Luckily, the universe has been sending you tons of good energy that will ensure your mind stays sharp and your eyes stay focused on whatever the task at hand may be. You are showing those in power that you are ready for more responsibility -- and they may reward you with more of it very soon.

Aquarius:

An upcoming family gathering offers you a great opportunity to reconnect with someone who can give you a fresh perspective on where you want to take your life -- so make every effort to go! There are patterns in your life that you want to change, and it's the people who love you the most who can help you do it. Instead of resisting their input, take it all in and be grateful they care so much about you. You're lucky to have these people as a resource, don't take it for granted.

Pisces:

Wrangling together all of the different details of your day won't be a chore for you, right now -- it will be a delightful puzzle that you will take great pleasure in solving! Your creativity is thriving, and it is enabling you to see everything in a much more positive light. Call it spin, call it self delusion, call it whatever you will. But the net result will be that you will be able to say cool and happy no matter what the day throws at you!

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