Horoscope today, October 2: Gemini gets lucky, Cancer eyes a promotion, Capricorn targets success

October 2 could bring progress, romantic moments and a chance to put old worries behind you. Capricorn may see their hard work pay off, while Libra could finally achieve something they have been working towards. Scorpio is encouraged to express their feelings openly, and Sagittarius may find some relief from financial worries. Here's what the day could bring for all 12 zodiac signs.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

You might be drawn to a person you were never interested in in the past. This change might also herald lot of other positive changes in your life. You are now focused on securing you life financially and also on bettering your career prospects. But today you may experience some delay in this endeavor as you might not receive the support you were expecting. It's always advisable to live life on your terms. Then you would never have to blame anybody for the way things turn out in your life. Try to be tactful with people who try and interfere in your life and suggest what you should do. Your shy and introvert nature is not going to take you anywhere. You will just end up lonely. Try to be sociable and adaptable according to the new environment.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

You may reveal the more loving and caring and sensitive side of you which you have kept hidden always. This will also endear you to the kids in the family and others as well. Today you might have to face a conflict between your public life and your domestic life. Some tricky situations may arise out of this conflict. The key is to maintain a delicate balance between the two. Women who act strongly and independently would make others feel small and this would lead them to accuse the women of lacking in feminity. Mothers will focus on their family and children today. Their affection and care will bring joy to their kids. They will enjoy every moment of attention.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Your appreciation of the finer aspects of life, like beauty and harmony would reveal your softer side. Your ability to resolve the problems brought to you by younger people as well as your partner will endear you to them. They will be more loving towards you. Today you will make considerable progress in your financial as well as career status. A promotion or a better paying job might be in the offing. Keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. Attain some clarity before you try and present it to others. You may be appreciated for your ideas but it might come a little late in the day.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Your irresistible sense of humor makes you very popular among friends and others you meet today. It would also enthuse people who you work with. You have had a tough time emotionally and it may take some time before the wounds on your heart heals completely. But you will receive compassion and empathy from people all around you. And you will be able to come out of it soon. Women working on important and major projects will be appreciated for their dedication and hard work. You have such a cautious nature that you become very suspicious of people, their motives, situations, etc. You will end up analyzing everything before you make any commitments which might work in your favor today. Since you have always provided support and encouragement to others, today you will receive their support in completing what you are now doing.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Fathers need to provide their kids with guidance, love and care. They will also feel capable of fulfilling all their children's' needs. You have a highly creative and inventive mind. It would help you take a an important decision that will ensure a secure future for you. A day of restless uneasiness awaits you today. It will also make you incapable of taking any proper and informed decision. You will come across as determined, self-sufficient and intelligent. It also gives you with the much needed physical stamina as well to take some strong decisions for your future. You might have to undertake a sudden short trip today. This might keep you away for your family for a little while.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Your romantic relationship may have to face the trials of misunderstandings. Be very careful of what you speak to your lover. Your ability to resolve the problems brought to you by younger people as well as your partner will endear you to them. They will be more loving towards you. Keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. Attain some clarity before you try and present it to others. You may be appreciated for your ideas but it might come a little late in the day.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

All your efforts you have put in to create something useful for others as well as yourself will be rewarded. You will succeed in creating what you set out to do. You will prefer to spend an evening with your family. You might enjoy a home cooked candlelight dinner with your spouse. It would also assure them of your commitment towards them. Do not let your friends, colleagues or other family members interfere with your wishes. They might not like your thoughts and ideas but if you feel you are right just go ahead. Your dreams and desires are yours to fulfill. You will be very generous today with your near and dear ones. You will spend lavishly to treat those close to you. And you will be happy about it. Your healthy and robust being will help you attain success in all your plans and projects that you undertake today.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Express your feelings and emotions clearly and openly to the person you are attracted to. Do not fear rejection. You are responsible for your own personal growth. Nobody else would be as interested or inclined to improve your life. So take charge and go ahead and do what it takes. You might have to go through a situation that might be a dejavu. Since you've been there before, you would be able to go through this again easily. Things are not that bad so don't take any comments made by others, personally. Amidst all the hectic schedule that you have, you would today seek some solitude. But with the stress and pressures that you are going through now, it would be increasingly difficult to get away for even a while.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Today some of your financial problems may get resolved. Things might become a lot easier. It would still be some time before you can expect results or profits from prior contracts. You have the compassion and empathy that makes people bare all to you. Today you will be able to help an introvert person to talk about the issue s/he is facing. You might also be able to resolve the issue. You have to be very firm while communicating to anybody that matters relating to your spouse, children and your private life is off limits. Ensure that there are no unnecessary interference into your private life. Friends would encourage you big time to reach your goal. Share your plans with them and they will do all that they can help. Your philosophical thoughts would act as a guide today. Rely on it completely as it will never go wrong. Also, today it will only bring you good.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Your tenacity and intelligence will make today a very successful one. You will achieve all that you set out to do today. The love and joy that you would see in your partner's eyes would make today very happy and peaceful for you too. As it is their happiness that makes you happy. Mother will today have to balance between their family and career. It might even prevent them from fulfilling their duties towards their kids. They would have to eke out some time to spend with their family. Don't be too surprised if at the end of your journey today you end up finding a treasure. Or something that is equally precious.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

You will be in a positive energy frame today. It makes you optimistic and gives you the faith in your resources and their support. You will also have the confidence to express yourself clearly. Try not to push people around at work today. You will only create bad feelings around you. Also beware of any foul play. Men should especially take care. Women who have the habit of taking bold decisions independently may be resented for their strength. They needn't bother about it as it's just that people are jealous of them. Your motives, guided by your personal ethics may not find favor with everyone around you. They might in fact resent your independent decisions. But you should stick to your guns if you think you are right.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

You have the compassion and empathy that makes people bare all to you. Today you will be able to help an introvert person to talk about the issue s/he is facing. You might also be able to resolve the issue. Fathers need to spend more time with their family and kids. They are missing the love and care that only a father can provide them. You have to be very firm while communicating to anybody that matters relating to your spouse, children and your private life is off limits. Ensure that there are no unnecessary interference into your private life. It's time now for you to start focusing on yourself and your future. Stop wasting your time thinking and running around for others. A short journey you have planned today may not bring you results as planned. There might be some embarrassing moments as you won't achieve anything out of it.

(Disclaimer: Horoscope predictions are based on astrological interpretations and are intended for informational purposes only. They  should not be considered professional advice for financial, medical, legal or personal decisions. Use your own judgements when making important life choices.)