Horoscopes: Monday, October 3, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are two people you know who simply must meet. You could affect destiny by making the introduction. Just think about the implications, strange but true: The world is forever altered by people meeting people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s a battle of wills going on, but it’s so subtle it’s possible that only the insiders can detect it. You know better than to underestimate anyone. The gentle, sweet people can put up the toughest fight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are reasons you’re not inclined to ask directly for what you want. Trust your ability to read the room. You may still get what you want without asking. Your desire is obvious and there are many helpers around.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People will want to do things for you today. You can ask the hard questions, enlist help with tedious tasks and get people to sign up for the race, contribute to the cause or buy what you’re selling -- all thanks to your irresistible charm.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one is perfect. Accepting faults is about more than grace and forgiveness; it’s about saving time. Who needs the drama of warring against reality? When you avoid pettiness, you give yourself the gift of time and energy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be invigorated by the creativity flowing through you today, which you’ll apply to creating an easier, more harmonious and lovely experience for yourself and others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll get into the zone of being at once relaxed and aware. You approach common activities with uncommon grace. At the heart of good manners, best practices and success at so many things: paying attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In theory, your feelings happen inside you and therefore independent of the behaviors of others. But of course, it doesn’t work this way. You’ll be surprised and comforted by the ways in which you’re connected to others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Image matters, but how much? Just like everyone, you’d like to be seen in a certain way, though you’re usually too busy actually being that person to worry much about it. People will know you by your actions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can get a little wild when you let yourself. If the wildness in you were predictable, it couldn’t be called wildness. It’s not something you cultivate, it’s something you get to know. Sit back and observe and admire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone gives you a tall order. What makes it challenging is the fact that you’ve never done it before. It won’t be difficult, just new. Don’t be too proud to ask questions. This will be your success key.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As you get older you care less and less about being liked. You still do likable things, but it’s because they are the right, fun, easy and in many cases automatic thing to do. Likability is in your nature.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 3). You won’t be the only one making sure your plans come to fruition. A powerful benefactor will speed things along. Efforts made in the name of love, like traveling to be with someone or finding novel ways to celebrate, will energize your world. What you give won’t just be reciprocated, it will lead to legendary experiences. Aries and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 4, 11, 19 and 15.