HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, October 1, 2018:

This year you often experience an odd and/or surprising sequence of events that forces you to detach and look at the big picture. You will discover many different perspectives as a result. If you are single, sometimes you experience some tension in making the choice of whether to continue dating someone. Root out the real issue before making a decision. If you are attached, you often might feel as if your sweetie and you don’t share the same financial perspective. You might even consider separate accounts. CANCER can be sensitive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expect the unexpected, and you will roll through what otherwise could be a difficult day. You might be somewhat depressed because of a close friend’s or family member’s response. You might wonder why this person is reacting so strongly. Tonight: Go along with the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have displayed the ability to push others to some strong reactions. You might not be aware that some of your actions are surprising to others. Someone at a distance could be closed off. Reach out to this person, as he or she might be depressed. Tonight: Visit with a friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As the day begins, you are on a roll. However, the afternoon could present some challenges, to say the least. You might want to sit on a situation until you get a stronger insight into what is happening. You could be quite uncomfortable. Tonight: Curb a tendency to overindulge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might have been in an emotional frenzy until the afternoon, when you could feel more in control than you thought possible. Read between the lines with a friend who knows how to make life more exciting. Tonight: Do not allow a loved one to be too distant and/or sarcastic.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Use the morning to the max; you are favoured during this period. Others appear to be more responsive than usual. Refuse to be cornered and pushed in any way. You might be more contained than you have been in the recent past. Tonight: Pulled in two different directions.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): You feel as if too many people need your time and attention. Be willing to eye a situation more carefully, if need be. You could disappoint others and cause some upset. Honour your need to follow through appropriately. Tonight: Look at what is happening with a child or loved one.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Research a topic if you need to come to a certain conclusion. You might feel as if the answers come forward with ease. Use spontaneity to your benefit, and shake up the status quo. Your diligence and thoroughness could exhaust you. Tonight: A must appearance.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): One-on-one relating facilitates the possibilities that surround you. You could be surprised by what someone else really thinks and how he or she acts as a result. Use care when dealing with a loved one who could be hiding his or her feelings. Tonight: Be a bit more imaginative.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Remain in touch with what is necessary to have a long-overdue discussion. The unexpected is likely to occur when dealing with a work-related matter. A partner might be cranky and closed down. This person needs a mood change, not you! Tonight: Accept an offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You cannot make someone agree with you. Understand your limits, even if you want to pout as you accept your limits. Your spontaneity carries a twist that a child or loved one could react strongly to. Be ready for the unexpected! Tonight: Go along with a friend’s request.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You could have difficulty settling down. You enjoy spontaneity and excitement. What works for you might not be OK with others. If you pull back, you will make others feel more relaxed. Be sensitive to your audience. Tonight: Clear out some errands on the way home.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You understand the role of fundamental decisions, and might feel as if you need to reflect on an emerging decision. You also could see a meeting stumble into negativity or silence. Events are likely to cause a change of direction. Tonight: Allow more give-and-take when in a meeting.

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