For Thursday, Oct. 3

This year you discover that the unexpected is a major theme. The upside to this will be how exciting your life becomes. If you are single, take your time choosing Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy each other, even though your sweetie might be transforming right in front of your eyes.

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)

•••• You could witness some radical, unexpected changes that have the potential to throw you into a chaotic frenzy. Tonight: Invite a special friend or loved one to join you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• A great idea will come up in conversation. You might be wondering what you can do in order to make a situation work. Tonight: Get some rest — the weekend is coming!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You might feel as if a situation has gotten out of control. Note that a tendency toward excess surrounds you, and it can affect you. Tonight: Think “weekend.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Test out an idea, but allow only a limited number of questions in return. The questions will point to whom you’ll want to work with. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Balance your checkbook, and be sure to stay on top of work and other various matters. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Allow your efficiency to mix with some unexpected news. Somehow, this situation will work out to your advantage. Tonight: Beam in more of what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•• You could be quite jolted by news that comes in from out of left field. Tonight: Go find some fun.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You might want to express more of what you need from a situation. Your ability to get down to basics helps many people, especially in a meeting. Tonight: Go for a good night’s sleep.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Be thankful for your supporters because, even when a situation is unstable, they come through and offer you good information and workable solutions. Tonight: Ever playful.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You could see a situation far differently given some space and time. Look past the obvious and take note of what is not being said.Tonight: Take action, but only if you’re sure of yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• You could be taken aback by certain events that are going on around you. You might see a personal matter differently from how the other party sees it. Tonight: A must appearance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Defer to others, and understand that you might be coming from a different position in a situation. Tonight: Your treat.