Thursday Horoscope September 1

You may find yourself very appreciative of your career and practical skills. You might enjoy solving puzzles and problems--finding solutions, etc. There is a renewed appreciation for your work and this may be apparent to your superiors--in fact, to everybody. Pacing yourself and squelching the urge to react in certain negative situations have paid off for you. There is a feeling of being at peace and stable on the emotional level. Stability and permanence satisfy a deep emotional need. Music is likely to play a more important role for you than usual and a period of material acquisition can satisfy a deep yearning to be free from want. Perhaps this would include stamp collecting, art, etc. Sympathy and understanding are emotional qualities that matter now.

Friends in need or something you believe in that will suffer from a lack of your support are issues that come to your attention at this time. You may be called upon to lend a helping hand. There are growth opportunities available for you in the workplace as well as the person or group you help. You may find new ways to make your own dreams come true. Making peace with the past and coming to terms with karmic debts are some of the issues that develop as a new phase begins in your life. To see beyond today into future possibilities will help you make plans and goals according to you and your family's needs. This is one of your best days for love and for money. You and a loved one may want to share the experiences of this day.

This is a wonderful day; everything seems to be going your way. It is easy for you to make the correct decisions, find the right path and move forward where career is concerned. Life's problems seem easy to solve this day. Your current appreciation for just about everything may lead you to overspend or indulge too much this afternoon; careful. You will make career gains by your ability to sense quality. You could be looking for a new suit . . . this is where your style and careful decision making will help you make career gains. Later this afternoon you may want to create a new music CD for your drive into work. You could be teaching someone your craft this evening . . . perhaps some artistic process that a family member wants to learn.

Some delays today are a blessing--do not spend too much time puzzling over this. You will enjoy the company of others and working together. Situations and schedules line up so that you will be chosen for a particular job. Increasing inner confidence helps you emerge from a period of self-doubt. You find that someone close to you understands and is supportive of your ideas which are slightly apart from the usual. People like your fresh thinking. You could come up with new solutions or inventions. Being the center of attention takes hold in your life now--there is a craving to give and to be appreciated for your gifts. This is one of your overall best days this month. It can be expansive, creative and even romantic.

Your career may be tied more to your appearance and how you come across to others this month. If you feel you need to update your wardrobe you might reserve some time later today to go through some of the clothes you have and take notes for updating a little at a time. In the workplace you are gradually learning what makes some people do the things that they do. You also instinctively want to get down to the root of any work-related problems and stop any difficulty. This may mean writing and presenting a new method of working to higher ups. You may decide to take risks and dare to be a little different. You will prosper through new insights and new inventions. This afternoon calls for that shopping time.

Powerful changes within you are demanding recognition. Help yourself by joining in to help others--perhaps in a group problem-solving situation. There is no better recognition for you than through some volunteer program. Some work process is outdated and with your help you could achieve some satisfaction when presenting a pros and cons sort of report for your supervisor. Steer clear of any negative communication. This can be inspiring time, one where you will need to be creative and inventive. You discover different ways to sell a product or help a client. Artistic talent and appreciation are heightened beyond words. This is a time of nostalgia and domesticity as you visit with co-workers during the day. Family and home become enchanting.

Today is a day when you can expect a little boost, some sort of extra support or recognition from those around you. Important projects can be launched at this time. Determine where you want to go in terms of your own successes--it may be time for an employee review soon. You certainly feel that your communication skills have improved and there is a harmony in the workplace, even among the difficult. The support you need is there now for wherever you want to place your energies. Investments can be highly successful and you may have an opportunity that will require fast action. Do your homework during this time--it will benefit you when it comes time to pick and choose a particular stock or investment opportunity. Keep working on an exercise routine.

You have a lot of energy today and come across as one in control of most any situation. You can schedule important meetings or presentations now and through the end of this month. You may decide to brush up on your skills. Things that may have been in suspended animation for many years will begin to take on structure and shape. The remainder of this year is a time to shape the ideas you have pored over in the past. Take courageous steps to get beyond some stubborn attitudes of the young this afternoon by providing them with a win-win situation. Follow through on the reward system and do not give in to those that don't follow through with their promises, or word; no-free-rides. You win some, you lose some--today.

Your ability to persuade others works to your benefit. You may find yourself lecturing or teaching at this time. The situation is a natural for self-expression and lends itself to your particular ideas. You work well with others in a group situation and they may want you to lead; your management abilities are good. You have the mind of a lawyer, always able to size up a problem and find a solution. Using your mind to negotiate obstacles and handle dilemmas is a great talent. You have an innate ability to guide and lead others through the hurdles of life. You find it easy to solve problems and can make much progress today. Dancing, swimming or other forward moving activity can be enjoyed this evening.

A period of great mental activity has begun. You have a lot on your mind and feel a strong need to communicate and gather ideas. You may find that someone close to you understands your thinking and is supportive of your ideas. You could come up with new solutions and you have just the right amount of humor to grab the listener's attention. There is a yearning to widen horizons and reach for the ultimate. Law, politics, education, travel or religion are some of the areas in which you may have new experiences and they are all positive. You follow your inner guide and your ambitions serve to show the way. Plan some fun activities for the weekend. Think about scheduling a massage. Taking time for you is a most important direction.

Being needed in the workplace today just seems to heighten those feelings of importance. The work world seems to move along in a smooth manner and your progress is noticed. Community efforts and connecting to others in your field provide a good source of support for your career advancement. After such a full day, others may find you looking for release by working in a garden or cooking this afternoon. You have great insight into matters of personal freedom and you work very hard to achieve just that. You come up with brilliant ways to express, emote or act through situations. New methods of lovemaking, raising kids and caring for animals are yours. The activities you enjoy seem to unfold around you this evening.

Ideas, words, books and the like are pursued with great gusto this Thursday. There may be an opportunity to visit a library or bookstore during the noon break. You are driven to manage and control things. Ideas of group cooperation and communion could further your career. One of your joys in life is to find an opportunity to beautify the world. One way to increase the probabilities of your making a difference in this world may be to encourage recycling techniques. This may be where you find your energies focused. Your persistent encouragement will finally take hold in the workplace and in the community--do not give up the challenge. Volunteering in a nature reserve could be an interest for you. Young children will be helpful.