A baby born today has a Sun in Libra and a Moon in Aquarius if born before 10:26 a.m. (ET). Afterward, the Moon will be in Pisces.

Happy birthday for Monday, Oct. 2, 2017:
This year you often seem lively and ready to take on a new adventure. You express the desire to carry a heartfelt project to completion. If you are single, romance seems to infiltrate your life. You might float from one romance to another until you feel you have met The One. Don’t worry, as you will know when you meet this person. If you are attached, the two of you work together to strengthen your relationship. You are likely to share a mutual interest in travel, music and the arts. PISCES appeals to you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might start the day full of energy. By late afternoon, you could feel a need to slow down, whether it is to reflect on an issue or just to catch up on some much-needed sleep. Your reaction to a problem reflects wisdom and self-knowledge. Tonight: So many options!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You might feel pressured to perform to the max. You are likely to achieve the desired results. You have reason to express your pleasure at a job well done. Share more of your thoughts with a confidant who has encouraged this present path. Tonight: Relish the moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Sit back and observe rather than be as reactive as you typically are. To lie low for several hours might be impossible for you, as you simply need to put in your two cents about a situation. You want to guide the matter to a positive outcome. Tonight: Be present in the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

A partner expresses a lot of his or her strong feelings. You might not be able to persuade this person to head down a new path, but you will learn a lot about him or her if you just listen. You are likely to learn something new as a result. Tonight: Let your mind wander to faraway lands.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Others seem determined to get your attention, and they are likely to succeed. You will understand how extremely creative one specific person can be. You can learn a lot from this individual, so listen carefully. Revisit a recent decision you’ve made. Tonight: Happy at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Clear out your to-do list early in the day, as distractions are likely to become more prevalent as the day goes on. Someone quite spectacular could cruise right into your life in the next few days. Make the most of the moment. Tonight: “Yes” is the only possible answer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A loved one could delight you with his or her charming ways. By midday, you’ll feel as if you must focus on an important matter involving a project. You’ll carry out this task with ease, even if you have to deal with an element of unpredictability. Tonight: Whatever you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might want to cocoon as soon as you wake up. Your imagination and the day’s potential could get you going. Allow spontaneity to have a greater role in your thinking. Integrate your more-creative ideas into your life. Tonight: Express your playful side.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have the right words. You will hear and communicate more information than you originally thought possible. Invest extra time into accomplishing a project that you feel is important to complete. You are in tune with the moment. Tonight: Take a short walk.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Make sure you feel solid in the areas over which you have control. You could find someone’s offer hard to turn down. You will want to remain confident that you have dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s. Tonight: Be a good listener; what you hear might surprise you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

How you wake up today would probably startle nearly any sign but yours. You’ll feel optimistic about news you hear from a friend or loved one. Remain open, and just go about your normal day. Staying flexible in the next few days will be important. Tonight: Go with the flow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Make it OK to move slowly through the morning. By the afternoon, you’ll feel a surge of energy as you take off full-speed ahead. You might sense that you are heading toward an epiphany of sorts. Tonight: Your intuitive sense needs to be honored, as it will direct you.

Born today: Musician Sting (1951), actress Kelly Ripa (1970), actress Camilla Belle (1986)