Online Forty Niner: v8n5: What's in the stars ...

If You are Having a Birthday This Week -- Sept. 4: Make good changes to your home or family. Is it time to get a bigger house? Sept. 5: You're full of great ideas, so fix things up the way you want them. Sept. 6: A game you're playing could be quite expensive. Follow your heart, but don't overextend your credit! Sept. 7: Once a financial conflict's resolved, your love life improves. You have some hassles, but you get luckier as the year goes on. Sept. 8: Complete a romantic relationship, and a new one could emerge. It might even be with the same person! Sept. 9: Your work's cut out for you. Do a good job to gain wisdom, status and wealth. Sept. 10: This year may be challenging but rewarding. The more you can do, the more you can get.

Aries (March 21-April 19) --Schedule romance for Monday and Tuesday. Making the connection will be easiest then. From around Wednesday through Friday, you'll be busy polishing brass. Make sure you look busy 'cause some important people are watching. An outing with friends should go well over the weekend. On Sunday you're liable to learn something that makes the whole world look different from then on.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) --You've been thinking about getting something for your home. On Monday and Tuesday the urge could be overwhelming. Consult your sweetheart, especially if you're spending household money. Work interferes with travel plans Wednesday and Thursday, complicating your life. It could be possible to get away early on Friday, however. An older person wants attention over the weekend and could reward you well for your efforts.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) --The pace is quick on Monday and Tuesday. A brilliant antagonist forces you to prove you know your stuff. Forgetting a detail could mar your cheerful attitude on Wednesday. Your love life could be hampered by a lack of funds on Thursday and Friday. Work with your sweetheart to fine-tune your budget and wind up in a cuddly mood by Friday night. This weekend looks excellent for travel and romance. If you'd rather stay home and clean house, that's another option. It's the least-attractive of several.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) --Watch for surprises in a work setting Monday and Tuesday. Keep your wits about you, and everything should work out fine. Something you try on Wednesday's liable to fall flat, however. Don't believe everything you hear on Thursday, either. A new way to fix up your home could work better than expected on Thursday and Friday. Real estate or home improvements are great investments of time and money over the weekend. A project launched then could work out well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) --Don't run off to buy an expensive gift for your sweetheart on Monday. Your buyer's regret on Tuesday could be awful. Instead, make plans and focus on what you'll do to make them come true. Your workload should increase on Wednesday. By Saturday you might be ready to make a romantic commitment. You should be in a better financial position to do so. Sunday's great for planning your future with a partner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) --You may get conflicting orders Monday and Tuesday. Check before you get too far into the project. Keep an eye on the money trail Wednesday, and you'll stay ahead of the game. Extra work could come in Thursday, which could mean extra money. Get the deal in writing. Watch for a bargain on a household item or real estate Friday. Somebody else's sad loss could be your lucky break. Spend time this weekend planning. The more carefully you think out your next move, the more flawlessly you'll make it. This could help your cash flow and reputation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) --Your plans for an excursion Monday or Tuesday could run awry. You'll race around anyway, just to get your normal chores done. A domestic complication takes up extra time on Wednesday, so keep your schedule simple then. Don't let a thoughtless remark cramp your style on Thursday. Make a correction if necessary and keep on going. News from a close friend or relative cheers you up on Friday, and romance looks like a sure bet for this weekend. Surround yourself with people you love.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) --A windfall on Monday or Tuesday could help you pay off an old debt. That's the best way to spend it. Check out the gossip you hear on Wednesday and Thursday before you pass it along. You don't want to get into trouble due to somebody else's error. A knowledgeable tip could help you make a good deal on Friday, however. Home's the best place for you this weekend, but not by yourself. Have everybody over.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) --You are full of surprises on Monday and Tuesday. You'll wow the competition, but don't make fun of the boss. Have the facts instead, and you could win on Wednesday and Thursday. Your friends are a big help. If you're single, get them to set you up on Friday or over the weekend. If you're married, a double date with your favorite other couple should be great fun then. Try something different.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) --pay attention to your nagging doubts on Monday and Tuesday. They may be trying to tell you something. You're more decisive Wednesday, but don't step on an important person's toes. Don't be too brusque on Thursday, either. Be nice, even if you feel pressed, and make the sale. By Friday the tough part should be about over. Give yourself a bonus for your efforts, and somebody else might, too. Money wants to find a way into your pockets this weekend. Give it every opportunity.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 18) --If your sweetheart's too busy to play on Monday and Tuesday, don't complain. Be flexible, and you'll be more appreciated. Work hard for the money Wednesday and Thursday, even if it's not much fun. By Friday you should see how to get something you want for your home. That makes the day a lot brighter. This weekend looks sweet. You're full of great ideas, so ask a fascinating person to try a few of them out with you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) --Everybody wants your time and attention on Monday and Tuesday. Set priorities in order of profitability. An outing with friends looks too expensive on Wednesday and Thursday. If you can wait until Friday, you'll put less stress on your budget. A party at your house should go well this weekend. Invite those folks you have been wanting to know better. Stir up the old crowd with some new stories.