Horoscope: Oct. 5

Aries (March 21-April 19): You don’t have time to make extra work for yourself. Stick to the subject at hand.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The more you can do on your own today the better. Working with others could slow you down. However, when it’s time to play, you have more fun with a group.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’ll be so busy all day long that relaxation will seem like a luxury you can’t afford. Do it anyway.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll do for others quite naturally. But remember that people like doing things for themselves too.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today’s recipe for success includes one part doing your own thing, three parts defying convention, half a cup of marching to a different drummer and a lot of dancing to music no one else can hear.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are drawn to abstract ideas, art and music. It makes more sense than so-called conventional representations of the world.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It will take a great deal more effort than usual to attain a state of organization, but it will be worth the extra work.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You are interested in subjects that others find difficult to get into. That’s why you’ll be promoted or given a particular job.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today, a certain zany courage takes hold of you once again.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you want people to buy what you are selling, you have to make your product more visible. This is true even if what you are “selling” is your own great personality.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You get good vibes from a distant member of your team. Their happy thoughts bring you good luck.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Raise your profile. People like you once they get to know you.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 5): You will guide the lives of others and wind up in your own beautiful spot. Your loved ones treat you right, and the rest of the world follows suit. In November, there’s an exciting career breakthrough. Your love life sizzles in May. Daring travel happens in August. Libra and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 3, 14, 33, 23 and 17.