Horoscope for Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021

Moon Alert

After 10:30 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A conversation with a partner or close friend will be lively today! You might feel you have to defend your own position on something. Or perhaps, someone will try to persuade you to agree with them? Either way, you have no trouble holding your own.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

At work today, or when discussing your health or a pet, you’ll be enthusiastic! You have something to say and you are determined that others understand what you want. You might also want to begin or initiate something today. (If it’s important, wait until after Nov. 3.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is an exciting, upbeat, creative day! Enjoy social outings, especially something new and different. Playful activities with kids will delight. In fact, this is an energetic day for competitive activities. Everyone wants to win a panda.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you might be gung-ho to initiate something at home or start a new project, especially if it is a DIY project or something to do with home repairs. Meanwhile, family conversations will be lively! Everyone has their own idea. (What’s new?)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re enthusiastic today, which is why you want to initiate and begin new things. You’re ready to talk to anyone to suggest new ideas. You will also feel competitive. Because you are so enthusiastic, this is a strong day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you might be excited about a new financial venture or a new job or the beginning of something that will hopefully yield earnings and profits in the future. Unfortunately, because Mercury is retrograde right now, wait until after Nov. 3 to begin something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you’re full of energy and drive because the sun, Mercury and Mars are lined up in your sign. Naturally, this makes you want to act on your ideas and initiate new things. You might want to persuade others to jump on your bandwagon. Nevertheless, if you want to begin something major, wait until after Nov. 3. (Mercury retrograde.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You have a lot of energy to research something so that you can find answers to old questions or solutions to old problems. You will choose to work alone or behind the scenes; nevertheless, you will be productive, because you have energy to burn!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In any group situation today, you will run the meeting in a natural way. People will follow your lead because you have the energy and the necessary enthusiasm to inspire others. That’s because you are in a take-charge mood.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Bosses, parents and VIPs are impressed with you today because you have tremendous intellectual and mental energy. You will defend your ideas and explain to others how to get things done. You might even want to intellectually debate with someone because you’re hot!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will be unusually convincing today if you are discussing controversial matters like politics, religion and racial issues. This is because your mind is wound up and full of mental energy. Naturally, this will make you persuasive and convincing! You will also be keen to travel. “I’m outta here!”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you are involved in a dispute today regarding shared property, inheritances or insurance issues, no one will stand a chance against you. You will be eloquent, energetic and purposeful! You have lots of energy to state your case — and everyone will know it.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Tony Shalhoub (1953) shares your birthday. You are charming and kind. You are also alert and observant about your surroundings. People immediately sense that you are honest and sincere. This year you need to take care of yourself, and you need to take care of your family as well. It’s a time of important responsibilities. You might even do a personal makeover to rejuvenate yourself.