Horoscope

For Monday, Oct. 4, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Avoid power plays at all costs this year. You might learn to phrase your opinions and thoughts in a more objective manner. Work on understanding others and giving them what they need. As a result, your relationships will improve in all sectors of your life. A sibling or a neighbor might be troublesome or need help. Your natural personality attracts many people. Be open. If you are single, someone quite different will enter your life. If you are attached, plan on that special trip together. Take a workshop together in communicating.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

  • Look past the obvious and toss black-and-white thinking to the wind. Make an effort to reach out to others. Tonight: Visit with a friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Be very careful when dealing with partners, friends and associates you have strong ties with. Perhaps you feel there is a need for change. Tonight: Pay bills.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You smile, and others come toward you. Observe how your creativity, intelligence and charm blend into an unbeatable combination. Tonight: Count on yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Take your time with others. You might not be ready for a full workday. You might honor those feelings and take a personal day. You flourish in your own company. Tonight: At home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Through meetings, networking and associates, you manifest more of your ideas. Be willing to give up a stake in how you think things should unravel. Tonight: So what if it is Monday?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Pressure builds within the work arena. You also might be looking at changing something in your personal life that irks you. Tonight: Work as late as need be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You would be well-advised to take an overview rather than trigger. You might want to talk about a difficult issue or revamp plans. Tonight: Do needed research.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Financial matters could be testing your endurance. You really might need to revamp your budget. Others might want more of you than you are prepared to give. Tonight: Chat with a friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You could inadvertently push someone and cause a problem in an important relationship, especially this morning. Be cool. Tonight: Hang with the crowds.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Dig into work and let go of a personal issue. How you see someone could change substantially if you remain open to change and different types of thoughts. Tonight: Exercise, be it going for a walk or going to the gym.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Your creativity is pushed to the max as you unravel a problem that comes from others. Give up lecturing and trying to contain a difficult associate or pal. Tonight: Be frisky. Who says you need to be serious?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * What someone expects from you could be a bit much. Review a matter that is close to your heart. A change in your schedule or how you handle your daily life might be in order. Tonight: Veg at home.