Horoscope: Sept. 17, 2014

ARIES (March 21-April 19). YOu need things to try to stop you; otherwise, you won't know how powerful you are. Also, to get an accurate gauge, the obstacle must be formidable. Easy wins will teach you very little.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Most people would benefit from being less selfish; however, you will benefit from being more selfish, as you've been basing your self-worth (at least to some extent) on how well you please others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Any child can become impatient and throw a tantrum. Mature people keep their cool. The payoff for doing so will be huge. It will help to bring something to do while you're waiting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Tenacity is only a good quality to apply to situations that are worth holding on to. Some things need letting go of. Giving up can be an act of grace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Yes, you've grown personally more powerful, and guess what else? Someone is dreaming about you. How strange is it to be influencing the psyche of another even as this person sleeps?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be careful not to condemn those who don't live up to your standards. Their standards are different. Besides, you attract what you admire, turn your attention there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The work you've done deserves notice, and you deserve to be acknowledged and respected. When the soldiers aren't lined up to salute you, salute yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be in the mood to make your home more comfortable, but before you take out your wallet, just know that you may not use items that require you to go too far out of your routine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You may be skeptical as to the competence of those around you, but sometimes it's better to give peplum the benefit of the doubt. Keep your eye on the goal, and move forward with the team you have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have your ambitions, but this is a good time to check them against what will likely be your day-to-day doings when you achieve these goals. More responsibility often means less personal freedom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your modesty among a group of competitive individuals is admirable. IT shows that you're not threatened, that you're confident in your skills, and that you'd rather be a team player.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). An ongoing conflict will go on no more. The resolution may not be ideal, but the benefits to getting this over with are far better than those any continual argument would yield.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 7). You'll share your solutions with the world, and people will employ a few of them and be better as a result. This is what matters to you: making a difference in the lives of others. A wrong will be righted next month. Funding comes through in November. February and May bring excitement to your private life. Cancer and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 2, 21, 19 and 50.