Zodiac signs

OCTOBER FORECAST

Aries (March 21-April 20)
After the RECENT hectic rush for success, the month will be a breeze. This is not to say that you have given up on your ambitions. In the second half of the month, you will put things into their proper perspective and, while work continues to be important, you are adopting a much more 'laidback' attitude.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)
This month is quite satisfactory. Loved ones will be agreeable for the most part of whatever your ideas and suggestions may be for the first half of the month and it would be wise for you to make sure that your suggestion may be for your mate or partner. At the end of the month, if you are quick enough at work, you may be able to make progress that could lead to promotion or a salary increase.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)
The first week of the month is fine as you may be getting some good offers to supplement income. The second week is changeful. Handle associates carefully at place of work during mid month. During the third week, you will be busy and tense at work. Some arguments at home should be avoided at any costs. The last week of the month is hearty and sound. You will enjoy it like anything.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)
This is a pleasant month for you. The first half is hopeful. Apply yourself to your job. Superiors who are enthusiastic about new projects may aid research. The second half is industrious and gratifying. Health regime should be made evidently as it will pay you off and prove energy to spare. Workload at the office will leave you with less energy to enjoy with friends in the third week but last week is favorable for all pursuits.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22)
Listen to the advice of those who care for your well-being. Your confidence and spirit will be high as you venture out to make the best mid of the month. You will get substantial time with your beloved but your relationship might suffer because of disagreements.

Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
This is an active and eventful month. You will be at the right place at the right time. You can afford to be a little bit outrageous in the first week and also ambitious. Maintain a positive attitude in all areas and do not allow anybody to put you down or influence you by negative thinking. The third week is random and you will be changing your mind and decisions. The last week is again active and busy.

Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
The first week is a bit slow. You will not find that extra pace at your place of work. During the second week, you will be instilling confidence in yourself. This will be a good time for dealing with the problems of associates or juniors at work and children at home. The second half is normal and regular. You will be at your most idealistic. More responsibilities are coming your way.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
This is a busy month. Love life is highlighted. It is especially true of people whom you work along side. Just be sure that your personal life does not get too entangled up with career matters. Family members and close relatives will be monopolizing most of the time. During the second half, over-expenditure may cause financial miscalculations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
This is a productive month. You will have plenty of energy at your disposal. It is important that you channel it in a constructive way. A more sophisticated and practical approach than usual may well pay off when dealing with influential people, especially in second half. Do not talk about your imaginative ideas with others until you have them fully formulated. During the last week, influential people will tend to be more cooperative.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 20)
During the first and second weeks of the month, things will be quiet at the workplace, so it is a good time for tasks that require concentration; your creative urge is strong in mid- month. Parents will enjoy a special closeness with their offspring. Friends may be encouraging you to take your pastime more seriously. The second half also emphasizes financial matters, especially your needs for material possession.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)
The first week is challenging at the place of employment. You have to be alert in the company of strangers. You could be in an expansive mood in the first half, given to talk too much about affairs that should be kept private. The third week is promising. You will be appreciated and duly rewarded for hard work and extra efforts.

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
The atmosphere at home and place of employment is congenial. The second week is a bit tricky for some of you. You may not know from one minute to the next what associates will do or say. Do not go ahead on a new venture. The third and fourth weeks of the month are friendly. You will be quite happy to live and let live and can be tolerant of the personal mannerism of other people unless they interfere with your finances or long-term security.