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Daily Horoscope for September 05, 2024
General Daily Insight for September 05, 2024
We can all be our best selves today — without making it a chore. The Moon is sailing through pleasant Libra, encouraging us to be fair-minded and amiable. This congeniality will be further amplified when the Moon conjoins magnetic Venus at 5:12 am EDT, adding a huge dose of positivity. We can let our feelings guide us forward under this energy. Listening to our intuition should be even easier when the Moon nudges Saturn in Pisces later on in the day. We’ve got this!
AriesMarch 21 – April 19
People should have your back today. The Moon and Venus are coming together at the same degree in your 7th House of Partnerships, benefitting many kinds of dynamic duos. This applies to all sorts of relationships, be they platonic, romantic, or professional, as long as they exist on an equal footing. This is also an excellent day for working out any contractual matters, as Venus will sharpen your ability to analyze any documentation so you can ensure you’re treated quite well in the process.
TaurusApril 20 – May 20
Even the most mundane tasks could fly by today. Your 6th House of Daily Work is wonderfully lit up as the Moon conjoins Venus, easing tensions and making your tasks evaporate in the blink of an eye. Other people might be especially helpful, so don’t be shy about asking for help or letting others step in when they offer. This sector also rules your health, so make a point to move your body in whatever way most appeals to you — dancing, yoga, hiking, anything!
GeminiMay 21 – June 20
This is a day to enjoy yourself without reserve. Fabulous energy abounds as the Moon aligns with beautifying Venus in your blissful 5th house, giving you cosmic clearance to follow your heart in whatever direction it leads. This sector is also very creative, so don’t shy away from art. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “true” artist, you can mess around with whatever supplies you happen to have on hand — even just a pen and paper. Let yourself play and see what happens!
CancerJune 21 – July 22
Your home is the stage for a lovely day. The Moon and Venus are coordinating in your domestic 4th house, so this is the perfect time to bring some beauty and pleasure to your abode. This may look like you finally getting your ducks in a row to DIY a redecoration project — or maybe you’ll invite friends and family to an impulsive get-together at your place. Regardless, things will probably come together more easily than usual. Let any guests bring drinks or dessert!
LeoJuly 23 – August 22
This is no day to leave stones unturned. Lovely energy permeates the skies as the Moon and Venus come together in a beautiful conjunction in your 3rd House of Local Community, drawing your eyes toward all sorts of buried treasure in your area. You may discover some unique shops or restaurants that could speedily become favorite spots or meet someone while out running errands who already feels like a friend you’ve always known. Make a point to get out and see what’s happening!
VirgoAugust 23 – September 22
A spoonful of indulgence can’t hurt on a day like this. You’ve got cosmic clearance to treat yourself as the Moon aligns with Venus in your luxury-loving 2nd house. It can indeed be easy to throw your money around during this aspect, so set a realistic budget without feeling like you’re depriving yourself. If you are going to splurge, be sure to splurge on something that will pay for itself over a long time. Quality, not quantity, is the name of the game.
LibraSeptember 23 – October 22
You’re positively glowing, Libra! This undeniable allure is all thanks to the Moon flying through your charming sign. While Luna is in this personal territory, it will conjoin your ruler, Venus — also known as the planet of pleasure. You can use this energy in just about any way you want as you lean into the lovely side of life. That being said, make sure you’re using it responsibly, or you could leave a trail of disappointed friends behind you without even realizing it.
ScorpioOctober 23 – November 21
Your dreams may feel more real than whatever is in front of you at the moment. You’re prone to meandering along at a gentle pace while the Moon floats through your sleepy 12th house — thankfully, you’re allowed to indulge in this flowing energy as the Moon conjoins alluring Venus in the same sector. Venus wants you to enjoy yourself, so let your daydreams carry you wherever they might, and don’t worry about any non-urgent work or responsibilities. Return to them under more serious skies.
SagittariusNovember 22 – December 21
Everyone wants to get along today! The Moon in your social 11th house conjoins pleasure-loving Venus, reminding you of all the best parts of friendship. The perfect way to put this energy to good use is to get the gang together for an adventure! On the other hand, this is also a great time to open yourself up to new connections as well. A friend-of-a-friend or an acquaintance could have a really positive impact on you, and you wouldn’t want to miss that.
CapricornDecember 22 – January 19
Your reputation is positively gleaming. The Moon is coming together with Venus in your professional 10th house, inspiring other people to see the best in you and bask in your glow. This is the perfect time for a big reveal if you’ve been working on a project, because it will probably be very well received. If you’ve been hoping for a raise or other recognition, now is the right moment to ask your supervisor. They should be ready to listen to reasonable requests.
AquariusJanuary 20 – February 18
The world can be a scary place, but right now, it’s a truly beautiful one. You can dive into the wonderful side of life as the Moon conjoins Venus in your 9th House of Expansion, encouraging you to sample a few extra servings of the spice of life. Maybe you’ll try an exotic cuisine you’ve never tasted before, take in a foreign film, or book a trip abroad — just look beyond your usual routines for satisfaction. You can be sure you’ll find it.
PiscesFebruary 19 – March 20
Keep your eyes peeled, Pisces, because windfalls are on offer. The Moon and Venus are forming a lucrative conjunction in your 8th House of Shared Resources, which could result in a financial coup of one kind or another. This is all about money involving other people, so you may receive a helpful loan or line of credit, or perhaps someone will repay an outstanding debt that you’ve been waiting on for some time now. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!
Xavier Edwards’ RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over Nationals
MIAMI (AP) — Xavier Edwards hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Automatic runner Griffin Conine advanced to third on Nick Fortes’ groundout. Edwards followed with a soft line drive off Derek Law (7-3) that bounced into left field for Miami’s first win of the season against Washington after eight losses.
It was also Edwards’ first career walk-off hit and he was doused with a bucket of ice water in the post-game celebration.
“I will remember the bucket of ice water,” Edwards said. “It was cold, like getting out of a cold tub. Felt similar.”
Edwards singled in his last two at-bats after going hitless in his first eight plate appearances since returning from the injured list on Tuesday. With two bases open, Edwards thought he would be walked intentionally to create a force out situation.
“I’m glad that they pitched to me,” Edwards said. “The goal was just to get the run in any way that I could. So I’m glad that I did.”
John McMillon (1-1) pitched the top of the 10th for the win in a game that attracted a season low 6,156 at LoanDepot Park.
The Marlins overcame a no-hit bid by Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore and later trailed 3-2 before Jake Burger’s tying single in the eighth. Edwards and Connor Norby hit two-out singles against Nationals reliever Jose Ferrer. Kyle Finnegan relieved Ferrer and allowed Burger’s line drive to left.
“I thought we were going to get no-hit there for a minute the way Gore was throwing the baseball,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “To come out of that with a win is awesome.”
The Nationals erased a 2-0 deficit with a three-run eighth against relievers Mike Baumann and Calvin Faucher.
Keibert Ruiz drew a leadoff walk and advanced to second on Jacob Young’s single. Dylan Crews walked to load the bases.
Faucher relieved Baumann and walked José Tena to force in a run. Andrés Chaparro’s RBI fielder’s choice tied it at 2-2 and James Wood’s run-scoring double put Washington ahead.
Gore retired the first 16 before Conine walked on a 3-2 count with one out in the sixth. Fortes then broke up Gore’s no-hit bid with an RBI double for the first run of the game. Fortes’ line drive rolled toward the left field wall, scoring Conine from first.
“It’s something you don’t really try to think about,” Gore said of his no-hit attempt. “It’s a one pitch at a time thing. I just try to build from the approach we’ve had the last few outings. I felt good going in and I tried to execute pitches.”
Otto López’s run-scoring double off reliever Jacob Barnes in the seventh made it 2-0.
Gore struck out nine over six innings. After allowing Fortes’ double, Gore fanned Edwards and Norby to complete his 93-pitch outing.
Miami starter Valente Bellozo limited Washington to three hits in six-plus innings. The right-hander walked two and struck out one.
“My last couple of outings we weren’t able to attack the zone and today that was the plan — to throw strikes,” Bellozo said in Spanish.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: OF Jesús Sánchez (mild back muscle spasm) pinch hit in the ninth and reached on a two-out infield single. … LHP Ryan Weathers (left index finger strain) threw three scoreless innings in a rehab outing with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday.
UP NEXT
Nationals: RHP Jake Irvin (9-11, 4.08) will start the opener of a four-game series at Pittsburgh on Thursday. LHP Bailey Falter (6-7, 4.41) will start for the Pirates.
Marlins: RHP Adam Oller (1-1, 3.31) gets the start when Miami opens a four-game home series against Philadelphia on Thursday. The Phillies will go with LHP Ranger Suárez (11-6, 3.02).
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Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Who has the edge in season opener?
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s season opener at Hard Rock Stadium (1 p.m., CBS and Paramount+):
When the Dolphins run: Miami returns the No. 6 rushing offense, which was tops in the NFL in 2023 in terms of yards per attempt as the team was in the middle of the pack in terms of rushing attempts. The Jaguars have a top-10 run defense from last season, finishing ninth in that regard.
The Dolphins ground game returns the Raheem Mostert-De’Von Achane combination and added rookie Jaylen Wright out of Tennessee as a fourth-round pick. It’s yet to be determined how coach Mike McDaniel will spread out touches, but in general, one could expect some even distribution between Mostert and Achane with maybe some Wright sprinkled in when all healthy. Miami lost right guard Robert Hunt in free agency and no longer has Connor Williams at center, but Aaron Brewer should be a good scheme fit for the outside zone with his athleticism and Liam Eichenberg and Robert Jones are now in their third seasons in this system.
Jacksonville has a strong linebacker combination in Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd. It also added veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead, so it won’t be easy for Miami to get its ground game going, but the Dolphins should still find chunk plays running the football. Edge: Dolphins
When the Jaguars run: Running back Travis Etienne comes off a 1,000-yard season in which he had 11 touchdowns on the ground, while also being a viable receiving threat. The Jaguars only ranked 24th in rushing in 2023 and 30th in yards per attempt, but getting Etienne going could be a way for them to keep the Dolphins’ high-powered offense off the field and control time of possession.
Brandon Scherff at right guard and a familiar face at center in Mitch Morse, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, will help pave the way for Etienne. The Dolphins finished seventh in run defense last season, but they no longer have Christian Wilkins on the defensive line. Zach Sieler is back and now has 38-year-old Calais Campbell with him up front, along with Benito Jones at nose tackle to replace Raekwon Davis. David Long Jr. is great against the run at linebacker, and Jordyn Brooks could be an upgrade over Jerome Baker. Rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson could be someone the Jags try to attack in the ground game, so he’ll need to set the edge or get some help on his side if he becomes a liability as a run defender. Edge: Even
When the Dolphins pass: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa comes off his first Pro Bowl season in 2023 after leading the NFL in passing yards (4,624), throwing 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions on a completion percentage of 69.3. He also scored his four-year, $212.4 million contract extension. He and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle return to last season’s top passing offense, which added tight end Jonnu Smith and can incorporate Mostert and Achane out of the backfield. But Odell Beckham Jr.’s Miami debut will have to wait, as he starts the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Hill, who comes off his career-high of 1,799 receiving yards, may draw the matchup of cornerback and South Florida product Tyson Campbell, who played high school football at American Heritage and then collegiately at Georgia. The Jaguars secondary, which already ranked 26th against the pass last season, lost safety Rayshawn Jenkins, the former Miami Hurricane, in the offseason. They enter with a new scheme in 2024 after bringing in defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen.
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Where Jacksonville is dangerous is with the pass rush on the edge. Josh Hines-Allen (17 1/2 sacks) and Travon Walker (10 sacks) will have to be contained in matchups that will belong to respective tackles Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson. They should be fairly reliable on the ends, even against the high-end pass rushers, but Hines-Allen and Walker coming around up the middle on twists and stunts could put Tagovailoa in a predicament against Miami’s interior offensive line. Nonetheless, Tua knows how to get the ball out quickly. Edge: Dolphins
When the Jaguars pass: Also getting his second contract this offseason was Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He was granted the trust of the franchise after throwing 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in his third NFL season. His ability to scramble is also something Dolphins defenders will have to key in on.
Star Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who first entered the NFL with the Jaguars, has missed practice early in the week with a hamstring injury. If healthy, he may not be needed to necessarily shadow any top Jaguars receiving target. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley is gone, and Jacksonville brought in Gabe Davis, formerly of Buffalo, to go with returning Christian Kirk and rookie Brian Thomas Jr. Tight end Evan Engram is a target to watch, and that responsibility could lie with either safety Jevon Holland or Jordan Poyer. The Miami secondary didn’t spent much time together in training camp, so that’s something to watch as cornerbacks Kendall Fuller and Kader Kohou also factor into coverage plans.
The Dolphins also have questions on how much of a pass rush they can produce Week 1. Jaelan Phillips will be on some type of a snap count. Bradley Chubb, of course, starts the season on PUP list. Emmanuel Ogbah, rookies Robinson and Mohamed Kamara and former practice squad member Quinton Bell could all play key roles in the debut for Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator. Edge: Jaguars
Special teams: We have no idea what will happen on kick returns given the new rules, but that will be one of the more interesting subplots Sunday afternoon. The Dolphins return their trio of specialists in kicker Jason Sanders, who had a nice comeback season in 2023, punter/holder Jake Bailey and long snapper Blake Ferguson. The Jaguars have a rookie kicker in Cam Little, but new return specialist Devin Duvernay has given Miami problems in the past with Baltimore, returning a kickoff for a touchdown against the Dolphins in 2022. It comes down to adjusting to the new kickoff rules, though. Edge: Even
Intangibles: It’s the start of a new season at home and the Dolphins are usually good at Hard Rock Stadium in early-season 1 p.m. kickoffs. That advantage is a bit diminished against another Florida team, however, but you still give Miami the edge in this circumstance against a team they know is hungry to get back into the playoffs. Edge: Dolphins
PREDICTION: Dolphins 27, Jaguars 20
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