Venus Down to Clown

Venus and Jupiter align luckily in social signs, favoring light risks in the name of fun. Everybody plays the fool sometimes, but if you ever feel you’ve taken too many pies to the face, just remember that clowning around is an honorable endeavor explored by some of the most brilliant minds that ever lived as well as the greatest lovers, artists and visionaries.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You think you’re not ready, but that’s what everyone thinks. Anyway, it’s go time. “Ready” is no longer a consideration — just do it. You’re gravity-defiant these days. Even if you fail, you’ll fail upward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Friendliness, warmth, grace and diplomacy are stress-preventing attitudes, but if they do come up, you’ve a talent for easing those tensions. You’ll sense just the move to relax the vibe.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t realize just how mesmerizing your spontaneity is to people who are used to operating in a highly controlled environment. Your ability to think on your feet and embrace the unexpected will invite the extraordinary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What you have in common with another will be a source of bonding or of competition. To avoid an ongoing rivalry, stay aware of which way it’s trending and stay mindful of the fact that you are laying the groundwork for future interactions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Certain people seem to have more of the good stuff, and you can’t help but enviously watch their enjoyment of it. And though it’s not the best feeling, at least envy teaches you what you want and motivates you to find it, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You welcome challenge and disruption, not because you want them but because they are inevitable and you may as well be in a good mood while you receive them. It’s the rocks that make the brook sing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Mood: tidy, organized and strategic. With the quickness of a squirrel, you’ll stash tasks in neat little piles. Unlike a squirrel, you’ll actually remember where the acorns are and you’ll come back to them at the perfect time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even though you’re grateful for your many gifts, you don’t put much stock in natural talent because it’s the hard work that has always paid off more, setting you apart and getting results like the ones you’ll get today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone wants to befriend the person living a charmed existence, but the true friends are there in harder times, too. You’ll relish the chance to prove your friendship and loyalty.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are tensions to resolve, but not every clash needs to be fixed. As it goes in music and in life, the dissonant chords can bring compelling complexity, and all of it within your “singing” range.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Whether the day looks like an uphill climb or a downhill slide, you’ll approach with agility and confident footing. You’ll land on your feet no matter what comes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You know you’re affecting the world by the reactions you get. Mixed reactions are the best kind. It’s unnatural to have only applause and no criticism. Authentic work attracts fans and critics alike.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 15). It’s a year of magical connections made in mysterious ways! You don’t have to know how they work to work them. You’ll dive into the luck and use it to raise the people around you. Your helper’s heart gets you appointed to key roles. More highlights: a hobby opens your social life, a “student becomes the teacher” situation and a series of fascinating encounters with lovely people. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 14, 22 and 18.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Tommy Lee Jones is a man of many talents. He’s a Harvard graduate, a bilingual cowboy, an art collector and a former football player. He’s a writer, director and Oscar-winning actor who spectacularly obliterates aliens in one movie and then quietly bares his soul in the next. Natal Venus in Scorpio, the sign of transformation, suggests his creative life is an ever-evolving and unpredictable journey.

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