Thursday, October 5

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A fragile truce may only hold if you play a more passive role. Avoid biting back and make allowances for people who are proud or reluctant to admit any wrongdoing. Your intuition will alert you to potential problems.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Sensitive lunar energy brings emotions to the surface and puts you in a nostalgic or nurturing mood. If a loved one is hurt you will not only share the pain, but may also try to heal it.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Flimsy excuses may not wash today, especially when you are dealing with long-suffering victims of previous scams. Despite being well intentioned, you will somehow dig a hole for yourself and find it difficult to escape.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You are poised on the edge of change, but there are last minute details to take care of before the transformation can truly begin. Rather than leading with your heart, you must learn to think rationally.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
A desire for recognition or retaliation could drive you in days ahead. Whether you have been standing in someone's shadow or feel unjustly dealt with, the urge to set things right might be especially strong.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Recap events of the past six months and you might be surprised how far you have come. Not only have you learned valuable lessons along the way, but you may have also unearthed a latent talent or attribute.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
An event or decision during the past few weeks may have brought new insight or helped raise your profile. Some of you might contemplate cutting ties with an associate soon, while others start afresh in a relationship.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Whether you are on the receiving end of criticism or handing it out, feelings may be hurt. The watery Moon counsels you to be tactful when dealing with people and resilient in the face of censure.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Remember that rights come with responsibilities and respect must be earned. The laws of karma apply in the days ahead and not only will you reap what you sow, but might also pay for a past indiscretion.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You may feel someone has overstepped the boundaries of good taste or common sense, but perhaps your standards are just too high. Make allowances for less principled people who are most likely well intentioned at heart.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
It will pay to be extra vigilant with people today. There may be an attempt to confuse or deceive you and unless you remain on guard, it will be to your own detriment. Rely on your insight.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Moon in your sign may endear you to others, perhaps because you appear vulnerable and in need of nurturing. Meantime, enlisting practical help will enable you to meet deadlines without putting too much pressure on yourself.

YOUR DAY
With Mercury in Scorpio, extensive thought is required before making decisions. Grasping issues may be akin to peeling an onion, the deeper you go the more layers you will uncover. Take time and be aware that certain people could use furtive means to get what their own way.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Your new life cycle is one of exploration and development. A much-need break in routine or change in lifestyle can confidently be initiated this month and with the accent on diversity, the more irons you have in the fire the better. Cast off the old.