Horoscope - October 7

The sun in social Libra keeps us searching for the perfect connection. Whether it be business or pleasure, we’re on the prowl for the one who’s going to help us make sense of it all. The conversation won’t stop tonight, and you’ll have to come up with a pretty good excuse to leave the party, or plan on being there in to the wee hours of the morning.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Respect individuality in others, though it seems to be holding up a process. When lovers ask questions, keep some things to yourself. Your ability to be mysterious is an asset. You are accountable to your own highest consciousness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are an impulsive idea generator who may need someone to oversee the more mundane details. Jobs that seem out of reach will become obtainable. Test your theories in business or with friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The environment must be calm and ordered if you are to burn the creative candles as brightly as you wish. Be persistent in love, a reluctant companion wants to be convinced. You will be asked to back up your claims.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Romance needs supportive encouragement, still you needn’t justify your every action to a distrustful lover. You should be paying more attention to your work. Use caution when you are upset; overreactions undermine all endeavors..

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have talent, but need someone to promote your abilities. Auditions or interviews lead to new jobs. Taurus and Libra are both critical and helpful. Blissful relationships are soon yours, but don’t try to replace an old love too quickly.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 7). This year, fantastic opportunities land in your lap. Your wildest ideas are the most lucrative, too. This month brings the start of a beautiful romance, which could quickly culminate into a sensational and lasting commitment. Your family grows in love and numbers in April. A windfall happens in July. Capricorn and Pisces loves are a brilliant influence on your life. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 11, 27, 39 and 40.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The ease with which you handle the practical chores of life allows you to nurture your lofty thoughts. Boredom at work hinders a passionate relationship. Fulfill any commitment to which you’ve given your word.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Celebrate the fact that you are special. The sweet thrill of competition is the impetus to start something different. Financial success comes when you reapply yourself. A Libra charms you. Motivation returns when you fall in love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will be forced to draw a tactful but firm line with loved ones or neighbors. The struggles that have crippled you in the past now seem trivial – consider them rites of passage that can fuel your fire. It isn’t weak to concede a point.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll make a lucky oversight this morning. Intimacy comes easily. Be gentle while extracting information – others are skeptical when you ask too many questions. Relationships can be salvaged with a little help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve got an agenda that others may not feel like following. Follow a plan, and everyone wins . Speak your mind candidly to a loved one who yearns for the truth. Diet and exercise are crucial at this point.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Romance seems complicated, but talking with a wise friend helps clear your head. Lady luck visits you in an emotional gamble. you’ll hear good news through a family get-together. A faux pas can be avoided by saying very little.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Stream of consciousness dialogue produces sparks of brilliance – make an appointment with yourself to expound on these gems. You are on the winning end of a money exchange. Be observant around others, and a mystery is solved.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I still believe in old-fashioned values. It seems like I’m alone in my beliefs, but there are probably others out there, right? Is there anyone out there for me? My birthday is March 10, 1045."

You are a thoughtful Pisces born under the Capricorn moon. These aspects are somewhat conservative, and your values do not change with the times. They are the same ones you learned through family in the early years of your life. Your chart shows you, however, to be open-minded, believing that although you choose to live one way, another person’s choice, though it’s wrong for you, may be right for them. Mercury in Pisces in your chart adds a remarkable intuition about people. Sometimes you have a negative feeling, seemingly without a basis, about someone you are dating. You should continue to go with those feelings, ruling out certain choices early in the relationship before things become more complicated. Have faith in your own ability to choose a mate, and don’t give up. There are other "old-fashioned" people out there. You could meet a wonderful partner in a civic or church organization in the latter part of next month.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Martin Sheen is a Leo through and through, with his purposeful sun, emotional moon and confrontational Mars all in this dramatic fire sign. This Leo would lean toward self-centeredness if it weren’t for Mercury and loving Venus in nurturing, sensitive Cancer. The fact that his sons are actors shows Sheen’s strong influence. A chart like Sheen’s reveals the powerful grip he has on the perils of showbiz and his talent for leadership.

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Copyright 2000 Joyce Jillson