Your daily horoscope: September 4

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

You have done more than enough thinking and more than enough planning – now you must take action on the grandest of scales. With Mars on your side over the coming year there is no excuse for holding back – seize your opportunity to shine!

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

As Mars moves into the domestic area of your chart today there is likely to be a bit of tension on the home front. The best way to deal with it is to not take it too seriously. If loved ones want to let off steam just let them.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

The fact that you have strong opinions about certain issues does not mean you have to shout them out at the top of your voice. In fact this could be one of those occasions when you gain more by keeping your more abrasive thoughts to yourself.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

As Mars moves out of your birth sign today you should take a much-needed breather from your labours. You should also look back on a number of arguments you had in recent weeks and, if necessary, make an apology or two.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

Mars remains in your sign for the next two months, so promise yourself now that you will make good use of the extra energy it brings to push ahead with your long-term ambitions. There is nothing you cannot accomplish if you put in the effort.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

You may have to work on something you don’t much enjoy today but if you approach it in a positive frame of mind it won’t be as big a chore as you expected. You may also discover that you quite enjoy working on tasks that require attention to detail.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

What happens between now and the weekend will encourage you to believe that there are people out there who would like nothing better than to be on your side. Start getting your team organized – you are going to be doing great things together.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

As Mars moves into the career area of your chart today it may seem as if your rivals are better placed, but why should that worry you? What you possess and they do not is the ability to plan several steps ahead. You really can’t lose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

If a friend or colleague has a vision that you think is perfect for your own creative needs then steal it from them. There is no copyright on ideas and there is nothing stopping you from taking that vision and adapting it to your own ends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

The more vocal you have been about what you are going to do in the world the more you must get out there and deliver. Talk is cheap and the only way you are going to impress important people is by backing up those words with action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

Mars in your opposite sign has the potential to make you quite ruthless when it comes to dealing with people on a one-to-one level. That’s a useful attribute to have but don’t be ruthless for the sake of it. Forgiveness is a more powerful tool by far.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

You may think you have to work twice as hard as your rivals but how long will it be before you burn yourself out? Choose your aims and ambitions wisely and only put in the extra effort when the potential rewards are genuinely worth it.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

Mars in the most dynamic area of your chart means the next two months or so are going to be of huge significance. The most important thing of all is that you knuckle down and bring a creative project to a successful conclusion. It’s now or never!