Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 10:30 p.m. PDT. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024:

You’re imaginative, creative and full of original ideas! You’re also intelligent and insightful about people. This year you can reap the benefits of your hard work. Expect increased power and leadership. You will be acknowledged, perhaps with awards, kudos or promotions. Bravo!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
This is a fabulous day to schmooze with others. People are optimistic and upbeat. Discussions with partners and friends will be productive and mutually encouraging. Meanwhile, this is a passionate, sexy, romantic day! Enjoy! Tonight: Confusion?

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is a fun day for you. You will charm others, not only casually but flirtatiously as well. Without doing anything special, you will be attractive and alluring! In addition to which, discussions about your job or your health will be vigorous and positive. It’s a winning day! Tonight: Check your finances.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
A work-related romance might begin today. Certainly, many of you will have either a casual or intense flirtation related to your job, your health or a pet. (Maybe a subtle innuendo with a fellow dog owner.) Activities in the entertainment world, sports or the hospitality industry are pumped! Tonight: Be discerning.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★★
“Be still my beating heart.” This is a flirtatious, romantic day for you. However, it’s also a wonderful day to enjoy social activities, luncheons, happy hour, dinner with a friend, sports events or any fun, entertaining diversion. Meanwhile, plans for home improvements are ambitious. Tonight: Double-check details.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
This is a wonderful day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing, because all your communications with others will be upbeat, positive and full of optimism. You’re entertaining big ideas and your enthusiasm is contagious. (It’s a great day to entertain at home.) Tonight: Disappointment?

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
This is a flirtatious day for almost everyone. However, for your sign, a friend could become a lover. A platonic relationship might turn romantic. Something will catch you off guard, and it will be exciting. Meanwhile, financial plans look promising. You will impress someone important. Tonight: Be clear.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★★
This is a great day to make plans for the future or to create organizational systems. You will also be interested in intellectual activities and anything that requires mental effort. All business and commercial activity will go well today because you are sharp and on top of things. (You can’t go wrong.) Tonight: Daydreams.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★★
Romance with someone different or from another culture might blossom today. You are definitely attracted not only to different people but also different experiences today. You want to do something to expand your horizons. Basically, you feel confident and optimistic. Good stuff. Tonight: Check your money.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
You are well favored for a second day in a row because the Moon is still in your sign. Meanwhile, secret romances are taking place for many of you. (My lips are sealed.) Group activities and interactions with friends will be upbeat and positive. Working with others will be successful. Tonight: Assume nothing.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
A flirtation with a friend might surprise you today. In fact, a casual friendship could turn romantic. This might take place with a friend you know or a member of a group. Meanwhile, discussions with bosses, parents and authority figures will be successful. They’re impressed with your big ideas and positive thinking. Tonight: Escapist fantasies.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★★
A flirtation or an attraction with a boss or someone in a position of authority might take place today. Meanwhile, this is a wonderful day to learn and study. Discussions about legal matters or anything related to publishing, medicine or higher education will be successful, because you’re not afraid to think big. Tonight: Clarification.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Romance with someone different, perhaps from another culture, might begin for some today. Others might have an opportunity to travel for pleasure. Financial discussions, especially about an inheritance or dividing something, will go well. These discussions will favor home and real estate. Looking swell! Tonight: Double-check all details.