HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 5, 2018: This year you might feel frustrated. You often hit roadblocks. Take your time. Rethink your decisions. Note other ways to get where you want to go. VIRGO can annoy you with his or her fussiness.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Your playfulness emerges. Communication flourishes. Be careful with funds and declarations of love. You will notice that a backfire could occur. 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. 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. Tonight: Consider heading home. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★

Your opinions might be asked for, but that doesn’t mean that they’ll be honored by others. Your focus is on your home and family. Tonight: Accept a lastminute invitation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You have an opportunity to air out 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. Tonight: Head to a favorite 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. Tonight: Not alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ 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. Tonight: Chill out at home, if you want. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You could be out of sorts. You can take the lead on a key project. However sustaining, the position of leader could be difficult for the next month or so. Tonight: Go where your friends are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ You might want to look more deeply into a situation that could be difficult. If you can avoid making a decision, do. You note that responsibilities seem to fall on you. 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. Tonight: Go where you can relax in peace.

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. 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. Tonight: Accept an invitation if you want.