Horoscope - October 8

You don’t have to try to make moment special, they just are. Venus slips into Scorpio, intensifying our need for intimacy. Under the Libra sun and Leo moon, singles who patronize live music or attend fine arts events will make powerful heart connections. Couples will grow closer through the shared experience of live performances.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Be wary of fast track success and overeager lovers – stick to your own timetable, and stay in control of your destiny. Consider making a temporary living arrangement permanent. A mate’s point of view is illuminating, to say the least.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Don’t blame others for falling behind, your fast pace can be difficult to keep up with. Toss out those old, stale love letters – you’ll find even more creative ways to release the past and make more room for love in your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be the rock for a loved one. You’ll do important preparations for activities that blossom later in the week. So, wherever possible, make the first move. Pisces and Libra have a way of making you strive for the best.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Gentle goals are sure to bring sure victory, whereas huge ones can give you pressure. Sweethearts learn to compromise. Cooperation is definitely a must. Your tolerance and compassion bring rewards later in the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Friends play a huge role in making your creative ideas come to life. The old look is getting tired; polish your style by revamping your wardrobe. Invite a Libra of Gemini out; you will be adored beyond your wildest expectations.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 8). Take steps to realize your dreams this year! You have a strong grasp of your career through the next month, but in November, you may be asked to rise to the occasion or find a new job. You could be making double your salary by December! Singles hook up for the long term in January. Couples vacation to exotic locales in May. Your lucky numbers are: 31, 44, 46, 50 and 52.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your diligent work on a creative project is not only personally satisfying, it leads to a cash bonus by the end of the week. Concentrate on getting your name out to a wider audience. Impulsive people change your schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Others offer you gems of wisdom, but you only believe what your own experience dictates. A little advice won’t hurt you. Turn the tables in romance; stop pursuing, and just let yourself be adored. A Leo of Scorpio could awaken your passion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A sweetheart finally succumbs to your gentle persuasion. You attract classy people and possessions because you show the world you know how to take care of what is yours. Join a humanitarian effort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Letting up on a vigorous routine is health if it is only temporary. A romantic partnership takes on new definition and momentum by the end of this week. Singles meet eligible prospects at the trendiest of locales.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Someone you find fascinating is not playing hard to get; he or she is preoccupied by unexpected events. True confessions may be the game, and your job should be to listen; don’t try to understand yet, just gather data.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your hard work will be repaid, so don’t brood about being unappreciated. Enjoy the fruits of loyalty and service to others. You’re popular, but you’re also expected to follow through with your end of the responsibilities. Go to bed early.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are forced to make a choice about your life in the next six weeks. Romance moves quickly to counteract schedules full of meetings and deals. Attractions are numerous, but you’ll especially click with a Libra or Leo.

FORECAST OF THE WEEK AHEAD: Taking love to the next level is the task as Venus swoops into Scorpio, and stirs the need for more intimate connections. The sun forms a lucky aspect to dreamy Neptune on Tuesday, giving wild fantasies a chance to grow into workable ideas. Let your imagination spin, but use practical guides such as books, cable television or personalized instruction to move projects forward. It’s satisfying to take steps, however small, toward accomplishing one’s dreams, but surprisingly unfulfilling to talk about. Keep things close to the vest and let the tension build. The new moon on Wednesday wipes the slate clean; energy is renews with forgiveness. Mercury enters Scorpio on Thursday, and the communication vibes heat up. It’s no longer enough to have surface conversations or share small wishes. It’s gut-level desires and expressing the deepest emotions that will complies to make time for one another. Friday, Jupiter in Gemini halts the action to prepare for a retrograde transit – good news for those expecting back pay, reimbursements, or any kind of long overdue money.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Libra rocker Tom Petty could feature his daughter’s art on an album cover in the next six months, as planetary movements cause his paternal instincts to kick into high gear. His Mercury, the sign of communication, is under Scorpio’s mysterious rule. His Pisces moon favorably aspects Mercury, giving him a solid spiritual center.

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Copyright 2000 Joyce Jillson