Your stars Oct. 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Follow your passion and sidestep anyone who interferes with your vision. Choose to use your experience and skills to address current applications, and it will lead to a change in how you earn or handle your money and a chance to connect with someone of interest. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Confusion will surface around joint ventures. Keep your emotions out of the equation and deal with shared expenses cautiously. Maintaining equality will be the key to arriving at a point acceptable to complete your mission. Be smart regarding money, ethics, contracts and your emotional well-being. 3 starsGEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your charm will open doors, and your intellectual banter will seal deals. Concentrate on what's important to you and avoid letting anyone sidetrack you with temptation or empty promises. Be a good listener and gather valuable information, but refrain from divulging your intentions, secrets or passwords. 3 starsCANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the initiative and finish what you start. Your actions will have a bigger impact than your words. Arguing will slow you down and mess with your emotions and the ability to use your creativity to reach your goal. Protect your reputation, and present your accomplishments with confidence. 3 starsLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace what life offers. The sky is the limit if you are open to change and willing to go the distance to reach your goals. Choose to voice your opinion and take a leadership position, and you will influence people to take up your cause or agenda. 5 starsVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Rethink your plans, budget and prospects. You may crave change, but first you must take care of business. You'll miss an opportunity if you let your emotions take over. Don't mix business with pleasure or let someone else's success tempt you to take part in a risky venture. 2 starsLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A proactive approach will bring positive results. Learn from experience, experts and examples; you will be happy with the results. Focus on wealth, health and achieving the stability and security you require to put your mind at ease. Do things for yourself, and you won't be disappointed. 4 starsSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pay attention to what's happening in your backyard. Taking care of domestic business will help you recognize what changes to consider and how to make your dreams come true. Take the initiative and do things your way. Being innovative and diverse will help you reach your objective. 3 starsSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Observe, strategize and prepare to take on anyone who stands in your way or tries to take advantage of you. Look for opportunities that connect you with people who have something to contribute, not those who want a free ride. An equal-opportunity partnership looks promising. 3 starsCAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't let your words mess up what you want. Demands will fall short, but incentives and compliments can encourage others to accommodate your dreams. Demonstrations will make a difference; say little and do a lot, and you'll get the results you desire. Entertain formulating a fruitful partnership. 3 starsAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more thought into managing your investments, medical issues and personal preferences. An open exchange with an expert will offer insight and opportunity into how to grow your interests and intentions. Explore the possibilities and implement what works best for you. Mixed emotions will prompt a personal change. 4 starsPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a back seat and observe. The information you gather will help you reverse a potential problem, temptation or financial loss. Time is on your side, and being patient will pay off. Focus on health, wealth and happiness, and walk away from ill advice, excessive behavior and negative influences. 2 stars