Your horoscope
Birthday Gal: Actress Alicia Silverstone was born in San Francisco on this day in 1976. This birthday gal rose to fame as the star of two Aerosmith videos before starring in such hit movies as “Blast from the Past,” “Batman & Robin,” and “Clueless.” She currently stars as Bonnie Nolan on the series “American Woman” and she played the recurring role of Eden on “Suburgatory.” Aries (March 21-April 19): You may be challenged to compete with someone else’s magnificent obsession. Something may turn your special someone on, but it might be a job, a new project, or a business deal instead of you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Counteract fuzzy thinking and make everything black and white. Bookkeeping software might be a great help as it will help to separate fact from wishful thinking. Someone who loves you will be especially cheerful. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Change your thoughts and you can change your world. You may have the tactical advantage at the workplace, but when you are dealing with family members, you should focus on being compassionate and understanding. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Finding imaginative ideas is easy, but knowing what to do with them can be difficult. Your burgeoning imagination might overwhelm you for a few hours. Keep a pen and paper handy and write down your ideas.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Maintain a healthy respect for keeping money in the bank or having a savings plan. Don’t let a passing whim spur you to spend money before you’ve put your brain to work. If your finances are in good shape, keep them that way. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Making progress may require tough decisions. Your judgment about a financial situation could be askew so ask a friend for advice. Your best bet may be to simply accept a tough situation at face value without expecting compensation.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have a powerful grasp of shrewd business tactics at your disposal. You should not, however, let your ambitions or job interfere with your romantic relationships.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might find out that someone hopes to be your personal lapdog. New friendships might come and go, but some may last forever. It might be a good day to take someone who needs nurturing under your wing. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your heart is bigger than a breadbox. A bighearted person can afford to be generous. You may feel you lack something and the only way to get it is to spend money, but what is truly important is your home and family. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ambitions may be important to achieve, but it is time to come up for air. You may feel like you have been insulated from the world in bubble wrap. Don’t be surprised if someone pops your bubbles to draw you out into the open.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is plenty of food for thought right before your eyes. This is a good time to think about long-term financial security and to concentrate on developing a nest egg that will ensure your future comfort.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Throw your hat, as well as your heart, into the ring. Because you are sensitive to the nuances of other people’s feelings, it is possible to achieve a productive meeting of the minds with a valued partner. if October 4 is your birthday: You can achieve your ambitions by applying extra muscle to your tasks during the next four to six weeks. If you aren’t distracted by social media or peer pressure, much can be accomplished. Your optimism might be offset by setbacks, advice might be tainted by self-interest, or someone could prove unreliable in December. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you might find that dark clouds have a silver lining. In February, your judgment is above average and that is a good time to set plans in motion or make crucial decisions. Anyone worth knowing and advice worth having will be readily available.