Horoscope - October 10

A fortuitous aspect involving the sun and Neptune opens a creative channel now, turning outrageous dreams and plans into action. Even if it’s only a small step in the direction of living your perfect life, don’t go to bed without taking it. Leaving dreams in the idea stage, or even in the discussion state, is a crime on a day as lucky as today!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s a trick to balance your busy social life along with family obligations, but you do it with grace. Be the voice of reason for an emotional pal who is too upset to think straight. Exhausting work is at least extremely lucrative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A change you resisted at first now turns out to be just the thing you were looking for. Your experience impresses a potential employer. A companion is trying to help by encouraging you to display your talent. Go for it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Help a friend or relative out of a financial bind. Getting started on a job search is the hardest part. Avoid flirting with someone who might be taking your playful attitude a little too seriously. Challenge yourself this week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Study your strategy before making a move. Avoid taking that path of least resistance; keep your standards high. Long-awaited reports or reviews will come in. A friendship deepens when you accept someone on his or her terms.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Making a transition in a love relationship is a sign of fantastic things to come. Resolve to be honest with a Pisces, he or she can see right through you, anyway. Suddenly, work is a challenged but your success makes it an ego-booster, too.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 10). Reevaluating your life will clarify the past and unlock your future. Opportunities to improve your financial standing come next month. November brings a move or a chance to invest in a home. January could bring marriage. Major travel or educational possibilities are introduced in the spring. March is strong for family or property affairs. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 42, 36, 45 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a wealth of creativity; tap in. Research the financial opportunities right under your nose. Singles meet love in athletic clubs or religious gatherings. Couples renew their affection by double-dating with friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Love is a push and pull game; you’ll feel better if you push less and let a sweetheart come to you. Get and energy charge by spending time outdoors. You’ll be inspired to break your own records.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Go full steam ahead in the search for a partner; timing is perfect for a solid friendship. Your suspicions prove to be unfounded. Start a project over from the beginning. Check over calculations just to be on the safe side.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A little kindness goes a long way. An investment has increased in value – see yourself as worthy as affluence. Romance sizzles with an Aries, but you may feel more comfortable with a stable Virgo.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Get behind family members with enterprising ideas; you have a talent for connecting people. Someone pursuing new friendship will only discover how valuable their relationship with you really is. Shopping is lucky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you may have had your doubts, family and friends prove to be loyal fans. Much excitement centers around your contribution, but if you take too much credit, others will start to resent you. Be modest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take extra care with your health when you are away from home and susceptible to the stress of change. Prepare for opportunities just ahead by exercising those creative muscles. It’s good to have some down time to yourself.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born May 11, 1942. I just lost my job, I’m feeling so sad and frustrated. Will I find other work?"

Of course you’ll find work, though you are tempted to take as long as a break as you can afford – and that’s not such a bad idea. Get back your love of life by doing what you enjoy before you face the job market again. Your career is in a state of flux because you are used to working in a middle-management position, and these types of positions are subject to the cuts that many businesses are now making. As a Taurus with your moon in Aries, I’m sure you’ve noticed that you have a very strong personality. Your ethics are in place, and when you observe someone else who is not as moral as you, your judgment can be extremely harsh. I’ll remind you now that when you make up your mind to carry out your purposes, you will nearly always succeed. But you must be more careful to guard against gaining a reputation as someone who can’t get along with others – a problem I suspect was a reason why your last employer let you go.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Wedding bells could ring for funny girl Janeanne Garofalo this year. She’s a Libra with her moon in its home of Cancer, so in spite of her jaded jokes about dating, she’s likely to be extremely happy in marriage. With Venus and Mars traveling together in Leo, the sign of entertainment, Garofalo will always feel right at home in front of an audience.

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Copyright 2000 Joyce Jillson