Horoscope: Oct. 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be inspired by a person who possesses some of the traits you would like to nurture in yourself. This is someone you'll spend more time with in the future. You're already planning it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Persistence is one of the most wonderful human qualities when applied to the right things. When applied to the wrong things, it's destructive. Seek help in channeling your persistence well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To forgive another person is among the most generous things you can do for yourself. You realize this, and yet you may still feel a great deal of resistance. Be patient with yourself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Doing what needs to be done to be a responsible person may be taking up the lion's share of your willpower, so don't be surprised if you don't have much left at the end of the day. Go easy on yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Keep track of what you enjoy, and you'll find that you have an increasing number of sources for your own enjoyment. Is your own enjoyment really that important? Yes! Make it more of a priority.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Knowing full well that the world is filled with critics and trolls, you'll still put your best work out there for all to see. Your courage keeps you moving toward your dreams.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Is it possible that what you are now calling a problem is also a kind of functioning solution that saves you from greater distress? Consider all of the benefits you currently experience because of the dysfunctional way things are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're on the lookout for success in others. You'll try to see what's good in them before you notice faults. You'll anticipate opportunities for praise and make an effort to catch others doing something right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Though you'll lead with a playful energy, you'll still get plenty of serious business accomplished. Your sunny attitude makes you popular and productive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you find yourself obsessively thinking about a problem, you're too emotionally invested and need to distance yourself. You should be able to face a challenge, take action and then step away and let go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Being able to focus your attention will bring you the biggest reward today. It is easier to tame your wild mind when the rebel inside you feels the higher mind is a friend and not a tyrant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The irony of codependency is that the responsibility you feel for another person is what stunts the relationship. Once you detach, you will get the perspective you need to be truly helpful.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 1). You can do it wrong and still get it right, which is a theme this year. If you fail, don't worry about it; you'll fail upward. You'll approach love with gutsy energy, and your relationships will be richer for it. November shows you giving an acceptance speech. January and May favor a move. Aquarius and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 22, 14, 37 and 49.