Horoscope: Sept. 3

Aries (March 21-April 19): Like watching a magician, when you know what to overlook, you can sit back and let the magic happen.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can have an excellent time with someone who doesn’t share your likes and dislikes, but at least one of you has to have an open mind. Today it has to be you.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): We all tell ourselves lies from time to time, but a certain friend of yours makes sure to dispel yours as soon as she catches wind of them. This one is a keeper. Tell her.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You can walk away from any problem. Remembering this today might keep you from feeling trapped.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Risk is on the agenda, and the best kind will be both personal and professional.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your stream of consciousness is a wide one with varied influences. Focus these ideas through a narrow channel: You will produce something of great worth.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your suspicion is correct: Someone likes you a lot. This person wants to show you, but isn’t sure whether you’d be receptive. Give a big hint.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Tenacity is a talent that some are born with and others must work hard to attain. Do not give up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will go above and beyond what you were trained to do and what you are expected to do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Anyone can commit to the thing that makes his or her heart go zing. But when the zinging stops, does the commitment stop too? Not for those of high character.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As much as you would love to swoop in and save the day, what is really needed is teamwork.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): The judge inside your head is keeping you from being as free and expressive as you really want to be.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 3): Unexpected invitations will lead to money, new friends and cultural expansion. Politics will affect your work in November. Professions of love ring out in February. Capricorn, Libra people adore you. Lucky numbers are 20, 4, 12, 48 and 14.