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Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun in Libra and a Moon in Cancer.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 Aries (March 21-April 19)

Pressure builds. Your understanding and bright solutions will help improve whatever project you take on. As always, your instincts come out to direct you when chaos or confusion erupts. Tonight: Head home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You tend to express yourself deliberately and with thought. You love brainstorming sessions and get-togethers with your peers. Often, if you share more, you inspire others, and vice versa. You will want to celebrate. Tonight: Out and about.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Be aware of the cost of continuing as you have. You have gone overboard in several different ways as of late. Before you have to pay the piper, attempt to rein yourself in. Your imagination might cause you a problem in being realistic. Tonight: Pay bills, then decide.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Reach out to a loved one. Ask yourself if you have a more effective way of helping pull this person out of the doldrums. Tonight: Share your thoughts with those around you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Read between the lines with others. You also might need to take a break from your present pace. Communication proves to be exciting and allows greater give-and-take between you and others. Tonight: Ask a friend for some feedback.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A meeting could be provocative and changeable. Once you get past your initial reaction, you could be surprised by what is happening around you. Know that others are well-intended. Tonight: Remain optimistic.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Take charge and do not feel intimidated by a higher-up. Communication flourishes and inspires you with a work-related matter. Tonight: Take the word “no” out of your vocabulary.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Reach out to a loved one or an expert at a distance. Until you speak to a particular person, you could feel as though you have no choice. Use caution with words. Someone might be pushing you too hard. Tonight: Treat your mind to music.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Deal with others on a one-on-one level. Many ideas and thoughts could float between you. If you are bored by life, you might change those feelings within the next few days. Tonight: Be direct with a loved one.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be aware of how a personal situation could change if given half a chance. You tend to make demands on others. You also put some hard terms on them. Tonight: Listen to a request.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Listen to news carefully. You have a lot of ground to cover; if you stay focused, you will be able to do just that. Use care with your finances. You might not be getting all the facts right now. Tonight: Try a healthy dinner for two.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might want to be more creative and dynamic than you have been in the recent past. Others often feel inspired by you, but they are not sure that they can get behind one of your ideas. Tonight: Let go and enjoy!

Born Today

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