Your Horoscope for Monday, October 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ You count on your friends and associates at work to help you achieve the results that you’re capable of and that you desire. Don’t kid yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Others demand a lot from you, but count on one thing: You’ll deliver in a strong way — but only when you’re ready. Today, you could be personally surprised by what comes down the path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Do as much as you can and expect to achieve your exact goal. Meetings and interactions with key people make all the difference in your responses and sense of well-being.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You’re coming from a strong position and unlikely to modify it, especially if finances or emotions are involved. Be careful.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ Defer to others while knowing full well where you’re going with a project. You also understand that you might have to break away from your conventional, traditional paths. The end results could delight you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Understand where you’re coming from. You might be uncomfortable with what you’re being asked to do, but you’ll do it, just like the good soldier you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ You can do nearly anything, if you so choose. Your sense of humor comes out when you’re dealing with a child or a new friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Stay on top of whatever project you’re doing. Your enduring energy is charged by a surprise. Your fiery response could be a little out of whack.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ You say what you think, but be prepared — others respond in a similar manner. A friend could be bellicose and touchy at first but settles in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Be aware of the costs of continuing as you have been. You could have an unexpected realization that floors you. You have some thinking to do.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You beam in more of what you desire. The unexpected happens. You might want to detach and eye a situation from a whole different perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You might need some downtime. You could find that a friend is deceptive. On the other hand, you could be disappointed by a long-term prospect.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Oct. 7) This year, you’ll find it difficult to be bored. Underneath whatever you choose to do involving others and finances, a surprise could occur.