Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 2, 2009: This year, you seem to demand a lot out of your daily life and work. You could be prone to some eccentric or far-out ideas, especially concerning work and health. If single, you could meet someone through your daily life, though this person could be emotionally unavailable. If attached, the two of you will benefit from taking a workshop together. Pisces can ease your path.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •• Put this workweek to bed. An unexpected event might have you backtracking. If need be, be ready to start at square one. You might need to change plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Communication revs up, forcing your hand, especially in a meeting. You can’t hedge any longer. The problem remains whether you are ready to commit, and what to do if not.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Changing directions could be difficult, but events could force your hand. If you feel negative, you might want to detach some and gain a perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) •••Keep reaching out for others. Your humor and perspective might be needed more than you realize. It might feel as if someone is ignoring you, but in reality this person is on overload.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••An easy, solid approach works wonders. You might want to defer to the experts. Answers will come your way if you remain open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Confusion surrounds a personal issue. There is little you can do to change what is going on, but you can listen to someone who feels that he or she is very together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• Dive into a project knowing that you would like to complete certain details, if not the whole thing. A boss could make demands that might not allow you to finish up details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Always full of fun and levity, especially now, a friend could react. Be careful exposing a child or loved one to provocative issues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••• Deal with personal matters head-on. You might not be sure which direction to head in. The unexpected could toss you off center, but you will regain that centering.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Communication buzzes; perhaps you need to address another person’s issues. This person needs to push or express him- or herself differently. Avoid a snide comment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••• Curb a need to be possessive and have things your way. An unexpected development could impact your funds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Your personality can melt barriers. Someone you enjoy seems to energize you at an unprecedented level. You have a sudden realization that could toss you and associates off center.