Saturday Horoscope October 1

A desire for the stimulation of new ideas and ideals is emphasized now. You may appear very at-ease today. Everything seems to be working together; you may find yourself expressive and outgoing. New friends and an involvement in fun activities make you hopeful that you can meet again. You can agree to regular meetings with these friends. You and your friends enjoy all the same activities and the grand thing about it all is that you are easy-going with each other. There are golf, tennis, bicycle tours, educational treks, etc. You may find that at this time of the year, some of you like to make things to send to a senior home or some other place where people need blankets or gloves to keep warm. The best part of today is that feeling of being useful to others.

There is a feeling that time is slipping away before you even get up this morning. You may want to accomplish more than there are hours in the day. Be fair to yourself and make a list with the most important chores at the top of the list. Set a stop time for additional projects and give up the rest of your list if family members need your attention. When your friends call, consider trading lists; laughter can then be enjoyed. Make a fun project out of your chores. There may be some painting or repair of some sort. You find yourself talkative and quick-witted. While working through your list, you may find the time good for thinking over your own affairs. You may have an insightful conversation with a senior member of the family that is encouraging.

Your attention is drawn to lovers, children and other people or things dear to your heart. Being appreciated and admired for the way you share and give of yourself is a powerful need and you enjoy returning the same appreciation to others. Your appreciation of others and the beauty in your life as well as the love of those around you are where you will find comfort. This afternoon there is time to bust out of your thoughts and try something new; perhaps you have never been to a flea market or a farmer?s market. There is much communication between friends. Philosophical disagreements can become overblown, however--careful. Family matters get top priority this evening. Play a sort of banking or shopping game with a child to teach about money.

You will prosper through new insights, inventions and an independent point of view. Meditation and planning can only be productive if you write down your ideas, let them develop and begin to plan. Perhaps you have an art you would like to display. Anytime is a good time to begin the process of expressing your art. This may mean landscaping, music, drawing, photography, lighting, pottery, etc. You can expect a little boost, some sort of extra support or recognition from those around you. Through your own ability to follow through and be expressive, you will be helping others. You could find that you are admired for your talents. If you are not involved with a loved one now, you will be soon--clarify your feelings within a reasonable time.

There is a feeling that anything is possible today. There is optimism, faith and a tendency to take chances at the deep emotional levels. There is a kind of restlessness for new emotional experiences just now. Others cheer on your idea of success. Your support system of family and friends becomes more secure. You are able to dispense with some of the unessential and develop what is most indispensable in your environment. You encourage better support because you are flexible, agreeable, security conscious and reliable. You will be encouraged to step outside of your shell this winter and perhaps enjoy the art of snow skiing, water polo, or some other adventure . . . you will travel to faraway places.

Memories come to the forefront of your mind as you work through some of your chores today. An old picture album or some school autograph book may come to your attention. You may be preparing your place for company or for the possibility of providing a place to freshen up before a reunion or a special social event. Meeting at your place before an event is a good thing as it renews a closeness from long ago. Whatever the case, you enjoy having people in your home and providing the necessities for their comfort--people enjoy your hospitality. You have done all this preparation work because you enjoy doing it but you might think of investing in a place you could turn into a bed and breakfast. This would be a most successful adventure for you.

You will be pleased at the progress you have made today--just take a look! This is a gratifying day. This may mean an art project or perhaps you are refurbishing the old family homestead. Support and praise should be coming, not only from family but from neighbors and the general public as well. Some civic duty may be in order--your ideas are not challenged. You are right where you need to be at this time. You could have insight into your own feelings and inner, spiritual nature. A little play time is in order this afternoon; perhaps a dinner with friends is in order later this evening. Someone may suggest a camping trip or a group get-together--whatever you are in the mood to do--others will follow. You feel healthy and natural.

Be open to those around you--listen to their words. Someone could challenge you on a very sensitive issue but this is the opportunity you have been waiting for as it gives you the opening to try out some new communication techniques. You have some insights that will help others as well as yourself today. Your friends are very pleased with the attitude changes you have developed over the last few months. New tools for communication, especially with a disagreeable person, are proving quite successful. Harmonious ties to others are what you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance, the highest standards of truth and beauty--are some of the things that quicken your pulse.

Like wheat or grass blowing and bending in the winds, you create ways to make projects and circumstances bend to your will; things have a way of working out smoothly. Here is a real opportunity to complete any personal projects and work out difficulties. You should be able to get your ideas across to family or friends with ease at this time. Today and tomorrow are wonderful times to enjoy a short trip or begin a vacation. Good feelings and a sense of support and harmony make this a happy time; you are flexible as well as witty and people laugh and are merry in your presence. There are makings for a bright and witty day today. Adding to a charity bag with a few old things brings back memories and helps to gracefully move you forward.

You could give or obtain a loan from a family member today. In choosing whether to take or to give this loan, you consider the person and his or her past. You might admit or advise that rainy days and celebrations are good reasons for a savings account. You have a lot of optimism for whatever goals you set before yourself at this time. A new hobby may have your attention most of the rest of the day. After you get really good at this hobby, it is possible that you could use this hobby to make a little extra income from time to time. Today you are either a good student or a good teacher. Self-control and setting limits are important. Later today is for e-mail and phone calls. Tonight you may enjoy a popular movie with a special friend.

Professional advice this Saturday is advised. Financial savvy and a practical turn of mind are qualities that take on greater importance in your life now. This could be a real estate situation or an auction of some sort. You are a wheeler-dealer and seem to have a knack for knowing when to purchase the best buys. You also play the role of a facilitator and this can be a rewarding day. You value fairness in all things and go out of your way to be just. You appreciate others who have been successful and may surround yourself with those in power--be they politicians, officials, etc. Your sense of quality and discrimination may amount to some sort of livelihood for you. You could make your living with your good taste. Music and romance are available tonight.

Beginning a diet is favored today. Also on the list of things to do are the holiday list-making opportunities. Now is a great time to shop and find just the right thing for the right person on your list. It is also a good time to stock up on the canned goods that you won?t have to purchase all at one time when those special dates approach. Any money or time-saving plan is a good one. Loved ones and other people or things dear to your heart are emphasized at this time in your life. Later today is for you and if you know of a massage therapist or health food store, this would be a good time to see what they have to offer. Relax now, you can show off your best self at a party later. A concert, civic affair or perhaps live theater can be enjoyed tonight.