Your stars Sept. 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take charge, and use your energetic attitude to impress and persuade others to participate in your plans. Express yourself with charisma, but don't inflate what you have to offer. Facts and truth matter if you want to maintain a stellar reputation. Personal growth and romance are on the rise. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Changes to how you do business or handle your affairs will pay off. Make your money work for you. A change at work or home that raises your income or lowers your overhead will ease stress and encourage you to pursue what makes you happy. 3 starsGEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your records updated. Don't lose sight of what's on your agenda and how much it costs. Focus on health, well-being and doing the best job possible. Leave nothing to chance or up to someone else's jurisdiction. Take the initiative and protect your interests. 3 starsCANCER (June 21-July 22): Set the bar high and use your intellect, experience and intuition to guide you. You will get back what you put into your pursuits, so don't be stingy with your time or talents. High energy, flexibility and innovative ideas will lead to opportunity. 3 starsLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out, participate, network and gather information to help you get ahead. Connect with people who have as much to contribute as you, and you'll be privy to unique ideas that will encourage you to reset your goals and update your skills. Personal gain looks promising. 5 starsVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Offer your time rather than your cash. Someone will take advantage of you if you let them. It's okay to change your mind or to say no to someone pressuring you. Don't wait until you are exasperated; if you aren't interested in someone or something, say no. 2 starsLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A change will lift your spirits and energy levels. It's time to start something new and to indulge in activities that get you feeling fit and good about how you look and what you have to offer. Travel, education and conversing with forward-thinking people will transform you. 4 starsSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid scams and offers that sound too easy. A reasonable assessment of what's possible will help you change direction and improve your life, not buy into questionable hype. Stick to what you know you can achieve with the skills and experience you offer. 3 starsSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on how you look and feel and what you can do, not the impossible. Opportunity depends on you, so don't look for freebies when input, intelligence and ingenuity are necessary. Rule out and walk away from emotional manipulation and pressure. Rely on yourself, not others. 3 starsCAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pay attention to where every dollar goes. Update documents before penalties are applied. Stay on top of your game and control the outcome of situations that can go for or against you. Don't neglect your health, hygiene or emotional well-being. Be honest in affairs of the heart. 3 starsAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Socializing, networking and showing interest in what others do will lead to profits. Consider safe investments and avoid emotional spending or involvement in joint ventures that aren't sound. Pay attention, be resourceful and focus on personal growth, gain and peace of mind. 4 starsPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take the path to enlightenment. Let your intuition lead the way, and allow your conscience to be your barometer. Consider ways to make your home user-friendly without going into debt. Sell off items you don't need and clear space for something you want to pursue. 2 stars