Horoscope: Sept. 1

Aries (March 21-April 19): Once they have your ear, those who want to please or persuade you will spin a most appealing tale.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): If you embark on a solo mission, it will make you all the more appealing and mysterious to your ever-growing fan base.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Many a truth is spoken in jest. And those Freudian slips really will tell an interesting story.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You are a self-directed person living in a world where everyone wants to tell you where to go, what to do and how to do it. Shut everyone out and do it by yourself.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The world is your art project in which you play with the scale of things. You’re making small details seem important while the big picture fits on the head of a pin.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You benefit from handling things in real time. Answer the telephone instead of letting it go to voice mail, but limit talk to a few minutes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): What if you deleted all the e-mails you haven’t read and just started fresh? Bold moves clearing your way will favor you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): It may turn out that you are blowing events out of proportion, a sign it’s time to unhook from the bustle.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): For the most part, you know where you’re going and how to get there. But once in a while, even the savviest navigator has to stop and get directions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are fresh on the scene and will add new energy and vigor to the proceedings.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When you’re with that intoxicating person, you lose track of time. Life is vivid.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a competition going on. Be aware of it and you’ll be a contender.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 1): Your good luck increases through the next four weeks, and you’ll have the confidence to take risks. November brings a thrilling plot twist. You’ll exchange meaningful promises in March. Capricorn and Virgo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 5, 10, 38, 20 and 15.