Horoscope

Astrologer TANYA OBREZA on what’s in the stars this month.

STAR OF THE MONTH Virgo 23 August – 22 September

You want, and deserve, only the best - which is precisely what your birthday year brings. Sensational opportunities open new doors at work. The planets also boost intellectual vigour, and even if it does manifest in the form of an occasional challenge - it’s no drama. You enjoy giving the old neurones a bit of a run. At home, a sense of belonging becomes important. Your birthday season offers some strong romantic contenders, but in case you’re unimpressed, sexy Venus provides more erotic encounters in the months to come, and Saturn brings a karmic relationship in the form of romance or friendship. But take care whom you confide in; not everyone is trustworthy.

Libra 23 September – 22 October Use your innate Libran eloquence wisely when communicative Mercury fires up unconventional Uranus - making it a great month to turn brilliant ideas into reality. Start creating and writing anything! If your trust in someone is shaken after the 24th, go ahead, express your dissatisfaction – but without going to extremes. No matter how exasperated you are, gentle persuasion is always more effective than fury.

Scorpio 23 October – 21 November When the Sun and Mercury settle into your sector of friendship, should you lay out a welcome mat or call in pest control? Luckily, you’re dealing with a generous cosmos, so embrace this phase of good fortune and creative power. Are we talking more friends, better money, hotter romance or improved career goals? Yes to one, or all! Treat September as a smorgasbord and choose where to shine.

Sagittarius 22 November – December 21 Change is coming, so gather your strength and prepare. This month the cosmos ensures a busy schedule, along with a strong possibility of short distance or interstate travel. Single or attached, expect to turn a few heads. It’s a prime time to find new love, while couples strengthen rapport. Professionally, you may have to abandon age-worn practices. A tough ask, but soon you’ll emerge equipped to deal with cutting-edge challenges.

Capricorn 22 December – January 19 Feisty Mars and Uranus throw you a healthy dose of happiness this month. With this bravado also extending to romance, your newfound confidence can’t help but be sexually alluring - hence the hike in potential suitors. Professionally, you should be setting new targets and self-promoting until you get results. Network, Capricorn. Give it your all and soon you’ll be rewarded with financial and career boosts.

Aquarius 20 January – 18 February You may feel lost for logic right now, but you’re not alone. Thanks to a feisty Mars, considerable changes stir up the domestic front – in particular, relationships. This cosmic influence often coincides with break-ups. The good news? Secure partnerships will survive. Even in the best relationship, though, a little change can be a good thing. It seems that singles fare best this month. Love becomes wild and impulsive.

Pisces 19 February – 20 March With September’s full moon in your own sign on the 2nd, life could become a stress-fest. Your best antidote for full-moon burnout is to stay within your comfort zones. Avoid harsh work deadlines and do what you love instead. Look to romance, perhaps. You’re drawn to newcomers with something different about the way they relate. Couples could rekindle passions. This month also offers a possible change of address.

Aries March 21 – April 20 Saturn graces your career sector, encouraging you to streamline your responsibilities. In the past, you’ve been far too accepting of your overwhelming workload and have therefore missed out on too many of life’s pleasures. If it’s more play you’re after, there’s good news! Here’s a month when Venus encourages romance, while Mars offers self-indulgence. Or perhaps it’s time for pampering and romance. You choose.

Taurus 21 April – 20 May This is a significant month for Taureans. The Sun stirs your sector of sexuality – with Cupid aiming his intoxicating arrows your way. Set your sights on specific targets if there is any desire or a heart you’d love to capture. With so many admirers, you needn’t work hard for attention. At work, though, there may be some minor roadblocks to navigate. A colleague could be trying to sabotage your efforts by making life a little complicated.

Gemini 21 May – 21 June This month’s cosmic activity rocks your world. Most importantly, after the 23rd, the Sun dramatically revamps your romantic life. If you’ve been muddling through a tiresome tryst that no longer feeds mind, body or spirit – it’s possibly time to make a clean break. At the same time, Venus draws new friends into your social sphere. Sexual energy fuels passion, and spontaneity. Work also keeps you busy but rest up if you’re tired.

Cancer 22 June – 22 July September marks a prime point in your life, and those closest to you. For some, this means you welcome an estranged soul back into the fold. The downside: a rival sparks jealousy. This month’s full moon on the 2nd increases professional tension. Don’t push the point – time is on your side. At work, patience is essential. Not so in play, so feel free to attract whomever you please.

Leo 23 July – 22 August You’re encouraged to act on a career plan previously left on hold. Expect a hectic social scene over the next few weeks, with invitations to join prestigious groups. To top off a delightful month, intimate relationships find a comfortable level of understanding. For singles, too, the prospect of finding long-term commitment runs high. It seems that through September, whether in work, love or play - all things seem possible.

TANYA OBREZA was born in Slovenija and emigrated to Australia with her parents as a young girl. It was during her first visit to England that Tanya was introduced to astrology, and in 1980 she gained her London Faculty of Astrological Studies qualifications. Over the years, Tanya has established an extensive and wide-ranging international following, mostly due to her reassuring, down to earth presence.