horoscope

(October 20 Monday)

- By HOLIDAY MATHIS

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Caring for others is a big part of your life. Sometimes, this seems to lead to getting ground down by stress.

Stress is not your identity; it's just a habit your body and mind learned to keep up. Let it move through you as breath does: inhale, exhale.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When the butterfly of happiness flits past, just remember that every emotion has its merits. Even sadness can be a beautiful reminder of our humanity, which deepens our experience and shows us we're capable of love and attachment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Because thank-you notes are rare these days, writing one stands out and makes you memorable. The same principle applies more broadly: You'll mix thoughtfulness, gratitude and initiative, and make a strong and favorable impression.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The number of moving parts is what makes this part of the story interesting. It's also a bit stressful since you are dealing with so much that is out of your control. State what you want, step aside, and let things work themselves out.