HOROSCOPE

Aries ( March 21- April 19): What needs to happen will happen. It will go your way today, and you couldn’t stop it even if you wanted to.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20): When people are nice to you, you don’t stop to think, “What do they want from me?” Today, that wouldn’t be a bad thing to consider.

Gemini ( May 21- June 21): Simplicity and economy are excellent values in times of plenty or want. Knowing you are operating without a lot of waste will feel so good.

Cancer ( June 22- July 22): Your intuition is spot- on today. Not only can you trust your f irst impressions and gut responses but when you act on them, you’ll be lucky.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22): When someone is trying to lead your thoughts, it’s a dead giveaway of selfish intent. Those who love you and want the best for you will trust you know what that is.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): There are many seeds inside you. Becoming who you want to be means growing the right ones. But seeds look alike; you won’t know what’s growing until it does.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 23): You will put your powers of imagination to excellent use by dreaming up a future in which you are strong in relationships and have everything to help them thrive.

Scorpio ( Oct. 24- Nov. 21): Don’t be afraid to invest the best of yourself where it won’t be returned immediately, or ever. Sacrifice is essential for spiritual health.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22Dec. 21): Don’t even worry about being original. Copying those you admire is part of learning. You might be surprised at how differently it comes out, though.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You give your full attention to anyone who needs it. The most telling mark of character is how a person treats those who can do nothing for them.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): There are details you don’t bother with because you accept them as part of a system. Today, look closer.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20): Of course you focus better when you’re interested. Zoom in and out to see if you can find a sweeter view.

Today’s birthday ( Oct. 5): The events of this year seem designed to help you be your best by finding your strength, tapping it and controlling it. You’ll have money to invest in something you believe in. You will not be repaid directly but it will bring enormous good fortune and opportunity from unexpected directions. Scorpio and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers: 5, 7, 12, 40, 1.