YOUR horoscope
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 5, 2018:
This year you might feel frustrated, as you cannot act with ease. You often hit roadblocks. Take your time. Rethink your decisions. Note other ways to get where you want to go. If you are single, a relationship might be difficult to get off the ground. Know that it will happen if you are patient. If you are attached, the two of you often need to wait until you can move on a key decision. Everything will work out. VIRGO can annoy you with his or her fussiness.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Your playfulness emerges and delights many people around you. Communication flourishes. Be careful with funds and declarations of love. You will notice that a backfire could occur — if not now, in the near future. Use caution in the next few weeks. Tonight: Join a friend.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
You might want to do some thinking about a personal matter. You could be eyeing a change in the next few weeks. Hold off on pursuing your ideas for several months. You could be feeling less than great as your ruling planet, Venus, goes retrograde. Tonight: Keep it light.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
This morning is the time to clear the air with a key person. You might need to keep a strong hold on your funds and investment matters in the next month. A bond, friendship or romantic relationship begun right now might not last for long. Tonight: Consider heading home.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Your opinions might be asked for, but that doesn’t mean that they’ll be honoured by others. Do not take it personally. Your focus is on your home and family, where a change might be occurring. Try to consider a suggestion a friend makes. Tonight: Accept a last-minute invitation.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You have an opportunity to air out some strong feelings. You might not get the response you had hoped for. Others aren’t likely to be as affectionate or as open as usual. Don’t reveal too much. Use care with a higher-up or older person. Tonight: Head to a favourite spot.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You could be out of sorts in the morning and a good part of the afternoon. Later in the day, you seem to get more of the attention you desire. Speak your mind, and be as clear as possible. It might take a while for the other party to get your message. Do not worry. Tonight: Not alone.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Use the morning for key matters. If you feel out of sync, it’s because your ruling planet, Venus, does a backward jig. You might not want to make major changes to your life right now. Seek out an older friend for some feedback first. Tonight: Chill out at home, if you want.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You could be out of sorts and not exactly sure why. You can take the lead on a key project. However sustaining, the position of leader could be difficult for the next month or so. You might discover that you have a hidden enemy during this period. Tonight: Go where your friends are.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might want to look more deeply into a situation that could be annoying and difficult at times. If you can avoid making a decision, do. By midday, you note that responsibilities seem to fall on you. Be willing to say “no” once in a while. Tonight: A must appearance at a get-together.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You could be pushing a loved one too hard. You might wonder if you can do anything to loosen up a situation. A boss or older relative could be difficult and cantankerous. Drum up your patience and sympathy; you will need it. Tonight: Go where you can relax in peace and quiet.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Others seek you out. You might have difficulty saying “no” to someone, but it probably is necessary right now. You have a lot to share, and you will share as much as you can. Make it a point to keep conversations on an individual level. Tonight: The party goes on and on.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Clear out any task that is obligatory. You know you have a limited amount of time, and might not be comfortable with everything you have to do. Ask a partner or an associate to pitch in and make your life easier. Tap into your sense of humour. Tonight: Accept an invitation if you want.
BORN TODAY: Singer/songwriter Bob Geldof (1951), actor Jesse Eisenberg (1983), businesswoman Teresa Heinz Kerry (1938)