Horoscope for October 8, 2014

Today’s Birthday (10/08/14). Your friends are here for you this year. Today’s Total Lunar Eclipse excites a new partnership phase over the next six months. The next eclipse (10/23) inspires profitable ventures. Dutiful efforts through 12/23 produce golden rewards. Springtime service leads to personal gain. Inspire love.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a 9 — Your challenge with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your sign (affecting six months) is to nurture and balance relationships, with yourself and others.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 9 — Grace under pressure serves you. Today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse launches a new phase in regrets and secrets for the next six months.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 9 — One phase in your group participation ends and another dawns with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries. Raise the level in your networking, collaboration and community building. Friends expand your efforts and make it fun.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 9 — Launch a new six-month phase in your professional career with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries. Complete an old project, freeing you up for an opportunity to rise in status.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 

Today is a 9 — Finish up old projects and launch new adventures for the next six months, with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries. Take advantage of new opportunities for education, exploration and discovery.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is a 9 — A turning point arises with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse regarding shared resources.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 9 — Let emotions settle, or sparks could fly today. Consider long-term goals, and talk about them later. Creative collaborations prosper.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is a 9 — You arrive at a fork in the road regarding work, service and health with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Choose your path for the next six months, and balance your busy schedule to include time for self-care.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is a 9 –Emotional release provides freedom. One six-month phase ends and another begins with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse regarding fun, romance, games and entertainment. Practice what you love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 9 — Keep your objective in mind. Begin a new phase at home with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries. Strengthen domestic bonds with love.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 9 — Prioritize what’s most important. A turning point arises with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, launching a new phase in communications, research and networking.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 9 — Circumstances provide what you need. Nurture eclectic designs and wild, passionate creativity.