Horoscope: Sept. 26

Aries (March 21-April 19): Choose your company carefully. Seek the friendship of those who are straightforward, honest and observant.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The coupon tells you that you’ve earned a personal shopping day. Of course, buying stuff isn’t usually the kind of thing you think of as hard work. Decide who will benefit from your purchases.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s great to be appreciated and valued. Because you realize how wonderful that feels, you’ll support those around you by acknowledging their contributions.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You expect more from your loved ones than you would demand of mere acquaintances. But relax today. Cut everyone some slack, and that includes you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You have control over how you appreciate your loved ones. You focus on the things you like and pile on the praise. And every time you do, it becomes easier for you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your temperament is golden. You’ll be an anchor to your friends and family — steadfast and available to listen attentively any time.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You and your loved ones are on the same team. Your tasks are quite different at times, but you are a team, nonetheless.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Sitting still is not your forte, but quiet your mind and body for as long as you can this morning — then inspiration and clarity will strike.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will relate well to mature individuals who have their lives together, yet relate equally well to those who have problems, flaws and messes to clean up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no need to watch what you say. Your words will follow your mind, and your mind will follow your heart.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): For some, it’s easy to feel like life is hard. Your mood, on the other hand, will be like a buoy that’s more or less impossible to sink.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): What you want to accomplish by the end of the day and what you actually have time for are very different things. You’ll strike a happy medium, though.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 26): You are both smart and wise. Before you take a step up the career ladder in October, you’ll find out exactly where the step leads. November features new connections and social fun. December brings family close for all the right reasons. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 5, 25, 3, 33 and 21.