For Monday, Oct. 4

Anxiety may provoke us to grasp for security as the fretful Virgo Moon opposes inconclusive Neptune at 5 :4 8 p.m. EDT. If we can bear to look at reality, however, we might discover we have more resources for moving forward than we think. Today the Moon also forms helpful trines with innovative Uranus and powerful Pluto, which are both in grounded Earth signs. We may need to try something new, but we have the sense now to identify the risks that are likely to work out.

ARIES

MARCH 2 1 -APRIL 1 9 You may be wondering what is realistic for you to expect from a job. Finding a clear career path, enough money to meet your needs, and a sense of meaning all in the same place can be a lot to ask. Right now, you might be able to get them if you are not attached to a specific way.

TAURUS

APRIL 2 0 -MAY 2 0 Creative expression can be rewarding for you at this time. Don’t feel like you have to create a masterpiece — it could be as simple as a particularly clever meme. Either way, your artwork may resonate with the people around you, as they feel like you said what everyone was already thinking.

GEMINI

MAY 2 1 -JUNE 2 0 The complex parts of your family dynamics may be calling your attention now. Though you might idealize a key person, you could also be aware of secrets. Balancing that knowledge as you continue to interact with your family may be challenging, but try to stay focused on need.

CANCER

JUNE 2 1 -JULY 2 2 You may idealize a philosophical or spiritual path without being very articulate about its details. You could actually be afraid if you clarify the details, your connection would lose its magic. You might have to decide between pleasure alone or being understood by others.

LEO

JULY 2 3 -AUG. 2 2 Making a difference in the world could be especially important to you at this time, and you might be ready to put your own money toward the change you want to see. What you want, however, may surprise even you. See how you have grown.

VIRGO

AUG. 2 3 -SEPT. 2 2 Having to be the practical one in a relationship can feel like a lot of pressure. What might be news to you, however, is that the other person could be under pressure, too, if they have to carry the weight of creative expression and adventure.

LIBRA

SEPT. 2 3 -OCT. 2 2 Ambiguity in your work or routine could be frustrating for you now. Perhaps your upbringing led you to believe that being direct tends to end badly, or that people can’t get disappointed about unmet expectations if the expectations are never described out loud.

SCORPIO

OCT. 2 3 -NOV. 2 1

You may feel like a chameleon right now, blending in with the people around you to the point you are not sure of your own sense of self. They may actually be able to indirectly guide you through it. If the parts of you that tend to come out around your friends feel good, follow that feeling.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV. 2 2 -DEC. 2 1

Professional achievement may be possible for you today, but be careful not to burden it with unrelated expectations. Appreciate what you are able to accomplish right now, but realize you can’t fix everything. True emotional security must be cultivated within.

CAPRICORN

DEC. 2 2 -JAN. 1 9

An enlightening book or other teaching you encounter today could give you the words you didn’t even know you needed.

With this language, you may finally be able to describe a pattern of yours, and once you can name it, a lot of things could suddenly make sense.

AQUARIUS

JAN. 2 0 -FEB. 1 8

Someone who is financially dependent on you may actually be taking advantage of you. You might need to look at what you get out of keeping the arrangement going, though.

Perhaps you secretly enjoy the power or even the security of continually being needed.

PISCES

FEB. 1 9 -MARCH 2 0 You may feel like you’re being pushed by people in your life to pin down the details of your plans, while you prefer to leave more room for spontaneity. Be realistic about how much spontaneity is actually likely to happen, though. They may do what you want if you just ask for it directly.