Don't be afraid to think big. Jupiter holds tension between the sun and Mercury joined in Libra, and they're buzzing about the ways we can prosper from each other. Saturn holds Venus' hand, as well. The jury may still be out on certain avenues, but successful alliances are possible today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're going to part with your money sooner or later, so you may as well have fun while you're doing it. To be a little frivolous with your generosity makes you feel warm, and loved ones cozy right up to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You get fired up by politics and you want to share your opinions with everyone around you. There is an opportunity to put some of your ideas into action, so take advantage of it. Rally for your candidate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Considering all the time and energy you've been dedicating to your work and home recently, it's no surprise that you need to catch up on sleep. Your body will thank you for it. Tonight is perfect for discussing delicate matters.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're tempted to reschedule a meeting or opt not to go to an event you have on the schedule. Whatever you decide, at least one person will take it personally. Strongly consider the feelings of others before you make a move.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Emotions are only as forceful as they are bottled up. Let it out. Deal with feelings, even if it means leaning on someone to help you through. Cancer will be especially compassionate.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (OCTOBER 6). Already a deep thinker, you reach places of profound awareness this spiritually vibrant year. Your complexities make you so attractive to loved ones new and known through November. A flurry of social activity culminates in a new project in January. Work with a team for huge success in February. Cancer and Pisces are your supportive, adoring fans. Your lucky numbers are: 37, 6, 1, 41 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's wonderful that you can take care of others, but do so only after you've cared for yourself. Carve out a few guilt-free selfish hours. There is a burst of inspiration to be derived from a Libra or Pisces.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Shopping to make yourself feel better? It works out just fine as long as you're shopping for things you actually will use or perhaps give away as holiday gifts. Tonight you might be inspired to redefine your financial goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're motivated to connect with many people in a light way, not getting too intimate with anyone in particular. However it's important that you stay in one place long enough to get closure on one lingering problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Second-guessing yourself is a bad habit. Get back to the basics. Take stock of who you are, what you want and what you're willing to do to get it. Your intuition becomes trustworthier as you act on it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The work that's required seems draining. Maybe you haven't found what's in it for you. Privately ask yourself that question — the answer is energizing. It's liberating to admit that you're a human being with an ego.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Who knows why you sometimes mute your usual effervescence with unnecessary and mostly borrowed troubles? You'll snap out of that worry habit today and in the process deem nearly all of your problems as trivial.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're a giver, but choose your takers well. Your creativity and drive will flourish if you avoid unnecessary distractions. Tonight offers the chance to take part in a comfortable tradition.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a Virgo, born Sept. 1, 1981. I began dating a Sagittarius (Dec. 21, 1979) who is Jewish (I am Christian). We dated for over a year when he ended it because of religious differences. We never fought and these differences were never mentioned or addressed. Do our signs and religious differences prevent us from getting back together?"

This is a question that may extend beyond the scope of what I can tackle in this column. I believe that people of differing faiths who fall in love can make it work, albeit with effort, and find a way to honor both and meet in the middle. However, religion is influenced by more than sun signs, like our respective families, culture and personal beliefs. Some Sagittarians want a partner who shares their worldview while others revel in diversity. He may be of the mindset that the right relationship shares the same faith. There's nothing wrong with this. This is a learning process for you both. Ask him what he sees himself willing and unwilling to compromise on regarding those beliefs and this will give you a better sense of whether this relationship has a future.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rachel McAdams describes herself as "spatially sensitive," illuminating the psychological need for herself and Libra-born to experience balance and proportion in their environment. Imbalances can be emotionally unsettling, and when a Libran is out of whack, those quirks really come home to roost. Rachel says, "I have major anxiety about crooked pictures. They just make me mental."

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