Note: Mercury goes retrograde from 9/14 through 10/7. Read contracts carefully and allow plenty of time when traveling.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Duties, shared finances, and relationships are highlighted. Communication with stressed-out siblings may be required. Your parents may need your attention in September. Attend to contracts or important decisions before 9/14. Details at work may take extra effort. Relationships are sweet with Venus in Libra. October investments could bring some good returns. Relationships will take center stage the last two weeks of October. After 10/23, a new approach to financial resources may move you closer to a goal. Study something new.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Stay on your best behavior and be your sweet self in September. Mars in Virgo will make you a bit edgy and you may feel a need to get more physical. A new sport or hobby may be the answer. By October you are feeling good at work and people around you make you feel special. You may receive some mixed messages, but understanding can be reached after 10/11. Watch for injuries at home. Check smoke detectors and pay more attention. Relieve stress in a hot bath, breathe deeply and relax completely. Resolve family conflicts when they arise. Clear the air and give everyone a hug.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
You could be feeling more rebellious than usual but don't want to rock the boat. Family relationships may be strained, but pets offer love. Make the right choice between family obligations, work and personal interests. On which side is your bread buttered? Fun is in the air in October. You have little patience with authority or restrictions after 10/12. Love is appealing the last two weeks and passion is calling your name. Protect yourself in the clinches. It has been a long, hard two years for you with Saturn, the task-master, going through your sign. Treat yourself and appreciate the new you. You have changed for the better.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
There is a lot of mental activity in September. More knowledge is helping you see where you can improve in your personal life and your business life. Perhaps a web site would be fun. Love is in the air between 9/8 and 1/16/03. Learn, love and create is the message for September. In October, invite positive people to your home. Chat about the good in life and show your family albums. Visit memories. Stay positive with your family; invite them over for a barbeque. If squabbles arise, don't react; talk it out.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)
You are swamped with ideas in September. Everyone has something to say to you or sell you. Watch expenses. Your generosity may get the better of you. Home beautification projects are high on the priority list. Work with someone you can share ideas with and you will both benefit. You may hit the wall on a project by 10/13. Gather data, ideas, and suggestions from your peer group to reach a solution. Reach out to people you love now. Watch a romantic movie with your sweetie. Be careful not to shut down your emotions because of all the mental exposure. Keep your priorities in order.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Ideas and communication are on center stage for both months. The spotlight is on you, and you shine. You come across as independent and confident. The brass ring is yours for the reach. Be aware of the mercury retrograde period, mentioned above, but when the Sun enters Virgo on 9/23, personal projects flow easily. You are on a roll. By October, personal income and values become the focus. Start a budget on 10/11 and control spending. You want to buy pretty things this month. Gifts for loved ones and extras for you feel good. You will have the cash flow to do more. Just stay alert and within your budget.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
The element of Air is featured all of September. This is your forté. You are full of ideas and want to learn something new. Share ideas with intelligent people and find an interesting sport or hobby to express yourself on 9/4, 9/5, 9/8, 9/9, 9/17, 9/27 and 9/28. Small financial gains come into play in October. You feel full of energy and sexy. Mars in your sign makes you the star of your group. This is your busiest time of the year. Allow quiet times for yourself or someone close. Life is a whirlwind now but you accomplish a lot on your own by Thanksgiving. Just smile your beautiful smile and you'll make everyone around you happy.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Use charm to accomplish what you desire this month. Venus in your sign gives you extra beauty and people respond to you easily. Family matters and intimate needs draw your attention now. Socialize to your heart's content. You may find money or love through social connections. Collect monies due you and sort out your investments. In the first three weeks of October you can solve long-standing problems, but your private life may become complicated after 10/15. Release anything that is not contributing to your life and get ready for a new beginning. There is no one stronger than a Scorpio with a mission.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Keep your priorities in order. Follow the plan. Obstacles and difficult people can deter you. Stay focused. Read documents thoroughly during mercury retrograde. Friends are by your side between 9/23 and 9/30. Professional people are receptive. Develop these connections. Your career is highlighted in October. Avoid conflict. You are going through a major time of transition in your life. Be as social as you want, but when friends want too much, just say no. It is easy to let people take advantage of you because you are so accommodating. Learn your limits; give the best information you have, and let them find their own truth for themselves. Remember - this is your life!

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
September is a very busy mental month. Seek out and speak to intelligent people who stimulate your mind. Explore new ideas. Your special talents and public image are featured between 9/23 and 12/1. Guard your actions so you don't offend others. Let your actions speak for themselves. Step around disagreements with a supervisor or family member between 10/15 and 10/31. Just be your organized, goal setting hard-working self and everything will fall into place. You are a hard worker, so do what you need to on your own if necessary. Above all, smile. Each day is a gift. Use your time wisely.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Mental activities demand much of your attention in September. You may be thinking about a new philosophy or import/export opportunities in another country. Your in-laws may play a more prominent role in your life. Between 9/8 and 1/6/03, you can gain the appreciation of your superiors and peer group. Seek advice from those wiser than yourself before making your career move. Avoid confrontations in October. People may be difficult to deal with and you could be somewhat cranky. Travel, spiritual studies and group events are calling you after 10/15. Friends at a distance may require special handling for a few weeks. Be gentle. Consider passing on people who take from you and give little in return.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Stay logical in your response to people and situations rather than just going with your feelings in September. Foreign travel is featured. Loved ones need extra attention now; be considerate. You will be the one that benefits. Valuable insight can be gained by connecting with people with different beliefs. Joint finances will be in the spotlight in October. Work on strengthening your committed relationships. People are resistant to change so be gentle in your discussions. Louder is not better and will not accomplish your goals right now. Plan for the future between 10/23 and 11/22. Treat yourself to an ice cream; you deserve it.