A6 THE ASTORIAN • SATuRdAy, SEpTEmbER 25, 2021 FRANK AND ERNEST TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 ARIES (March 21-April 19). As strong and grounded as you are, you can always use emotionally sturdy companionship. A trusted anchor allows you to express your passion without fear of taking it too far. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Singing together, dancing, working and playing as a group — these things build up your joy. Synchronize with the group and be buoyed by a sense of belonging. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t expect to fail, but you’re still prepared for it. Prepared- ness is the way of the winner! It puts you in a position to help yourself and others, which gives you confidence no matter what happens. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Like food, information can be nutritious or junky. You are drawn to what is emotionally and intellectually nourishing, which makes you picky about the media you consume. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You never stop learning. For a curi- ous problem solver like yourself, there is more school outside of school than there ever was inside. Today features a pop quiz you’re likely to ace. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To recognize the terrible ideas of others is a gift that helps you steer clear of bad company and dead-end roads. To recognize your own terrible ideas is the talent of champions. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The day is packed with encour- agement, some of which feels like urgency rushing you along. Ultimately, it’s just the push you need to fulfill a dearly held value of yours. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s easier for you to give others your heart when you have a deep and abiding love for your- self. Need a little inspiration? You’ll find it modeled in the world today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Being very creative gives you an edge over many other talents, including physical strength and intellectual cleverness. You’ll come up with something new to surprise, disarm or humor people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). No need to spin the story; it isn’t necessary for you to come off like a winner. It’s better that you’re known as a real person who, just like everyone, experi- ments to get it right. Those who never fail aren’t trying hard enough. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Take the time to set yourself up for success. Think ahead to the things that will require physical work, emotional labor or the use of willpower. What can you do ahead of time to make them much easier? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Han- dling emotions well gives you power. The first step in manag- ing emotions is to correctly iden- tify them. It’s hard to identify smushed-down emotions. Do you have a safe place to meet with them? SUNDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 26). To march to your own drum is harder than you thought it would be, as there’s a great deal of coordination that must take place with a person who is simultaneously laying down the groove and then marching to it. But it’s what you’ll do, and you’ll do it so well that a whole band forms around you in this year of ex- uberant music! Leo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 12, 39, 3 and 22. THATABABY PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN LOLA SIX CHIX MUTTS BABY BLUES ZITS