Horoscope for Oct. 9

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)

••• Make this a special day where you don’t answer to anyone. Taking some much-needed private time is important, not only for you, but also for those around you. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Listen to news. It might not change your life radically, but it allows new possibilities. Notice what is happening with friends. Tonight: Happy out and about.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Be sensitive to what is happening on the home front. You might be wondering what is the best way to assume the lead. Tonight: Could go to the wee hours.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Break past the obvious, knowing full well what is happening behind the scenes. Your ability to understand stretches your mind and drives you at times. Tonight: Let your imagination choose.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Let others shine and allow them to make strong choices. You will understand a lot more about the key people in your life if you are less dominant. Tonight: Take your cue from another person.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Defer to others. That action will eliminate substantial stress, allowing you to be much freer and happier. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Share one of your favorite pastimes with a child or loved one. You’ll relax and kick back together. Tonight: Make it early.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• The kid in you wants to be let out, and it will be let out no matter what. Why not indulge this inner side and share it with a trusted loved one? Tonight: A flirtation could go much deeper.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Listen to news with an eye to what this information forces you to handle. Your awareness of your priorities allows you to make the right choices. Tonight: Be sensitive to a family member.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Make calls to those at a distance. You finally have time to catch up on news. Consider making plans to meet up with a friend. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Examine why you might not feel secure. Whether this feeling is emotional or it stems from a fiscal situation needs to be determined. Tonight: Treat yourself first.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You are centered and direct. Others respond, perhaps because it is easier but also because they want to. Tonight: Kissing the weekend goodbye in style.