JACQUELINE BIGAR
Your Horoscope for Monday, October 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Pressure builds because others ask questions and you need to repeatedly clarify things. Be patient. You might not understand where the confusion is coming from.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You could be assessing whether an associate is stepping over boundaries. You might want to initiate a conversation and point out what you are observing.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might be asking more questions than you have in the past about a matter involving a creative project. You will weigh the pros and cons of pursuing a certain path.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Note what is going on behind the scenes. You might think that someone is trying to dominate others, and you could resent his or her attempt to control a situation.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Focus on one item at a time. You could feel as if you are fighting an uphill battle. You might need to take a step back. You might sense that someone is acting in a controlling manner.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might feel pressured to perform or manifest certain key qualities because of a higher-up’s request. You will do your best, and your creativity is likely to challenge others, including this person.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You could be pushing others harder than you realize. You might want to challenge someone who is considered to be an expert. Be ready for a strong reaction.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might want to make a move but feel as if it isn’t possible. Be aware of someone else’s limitations when discussing deep feelings. Confusion can breed mystery as well as attraction.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be thinking of alternative ideas as a key person presents what he or she feels works. Why not work on a compromise? You will discover that you can build an even stronger bond by softening your need to challenge this person.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might feel off-kilter as you deal with a problem involving your work. How you see a situation could change if you try to identify with an associate’s thinking. Understand where this person is coming from, Listen to a suggestion more carefully.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Allow your ingenuity to meet the demands of the day. How you handle a difficult situation will be very important. Others recognize that the situation is problematic and might trigger you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) An innate tension could cause a problem with a roommate or family member. Be more direct in how you deal with this person, as he or she might add to your negativity right now. Be willing to walk away from the situation, if need be.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Oct. 9) This year you often overthink situations in an attempt to understand others. You also tend to ask the person in question some unobtrusive questions in order to comprehend his or her thinking. Most people will appreciate your interest.