Happy birthday for Sept. 5: Slow down, smell the flowers, take a moment to relax and remember what life is about. It’s necessary to reduce excess, spend more time with loved ones. Your numbers are 8, 19, 21, 24, 30, 36, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expand your mind, prospects and relationships. Test what works best for you and take advantage of an opportunity to learn or try something new. Don’t let the changes others make deter you from doing what’s best for you. HHH

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep personal information private. Listening will be in your best interest. Knowing what others want or are thinking will help you make better choices and more suitable offers. Sharing a common interest or experience with someone will bring you closer together. HHH

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Participate in events that allow you to show your strengths. Your go-getter attitude will make the competition reluctant to fight back and your teammates enthusiastic to support your leadership. HHHHH

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stifle your emotions, gather the facts and sit tight until the time is right for you to make your next move. Look for a unique way to get what you want. Add flair and detail to whatever you do, and let your work and performance lead the way. HH

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let your actions lead the way. Take the initiative to be a leader, and present what you offer through gestures instead of words. Thoughts, followed by actions, will have the best impact on how others respond. HHHH

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn a negative experience into a positive, and you’ll find it easier to open doors to more significant opportunities. Learn from what transpires and differentiate between outdated, current and futuristic ideas. HHH

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spread love to neighbors, friends and family, and let them know you are there for them. Your outpouring of kindness and generosity will lead to new connections that benefit your goal. What you put out, you will get back tenfold. HHH

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check your bank account before you donate or spend frivolously. A misconception will arise if you listen to hype or to someone trying to sell you something. Look inward and determine what you need and what you can do without. HHH

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Drop everything and examine what’s fact and what’s fake. You require an honest evaluation before you can make a choice. Refrain from scrimping when it comes to knowledge. HHHH

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let anger set in when action is necessary. Stop waiting for someone else to do things for you. Size up situations and make things happen. Initiate a move, and you’ll impact how situations unfold. HH

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be consistent; if you keep changing your mind, you’ll face opposition and lose the right to choose. Be pragmatic; sum up costs, emotional wear and tear, and sustainability, and you’ll know what to do next. HHHHH

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to let foolishness or excess become your disadvantage. Discipline will be necessary to avoid falling behind. Say no to temptation, and surround yourself with those who set a good example. HHH

H: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. HH: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. HHH: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. HHHH: Aim high; start new projects. HHHHH: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.