Work is quickly accomplished under this Libra moon. It's easier to see where the common interests lie. Compromises that might have eluded you before now seem like no-brainers. The Libra moon also inspires us get our Halloween plans together. Even if your aim is to stay in and watch a scary DVD, you'll now consider inviting someone to join you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The fantasy about getting some time off or having all the time in the world to make a decision may persist, but recognize it for what it is — a distraction for what's happening now that needs your attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may feel you're missing out on specific schooling or that there are large holes in your body of knowledge. The fact is that you are more original and unique because you're untrained. Appreciate what you do on instinct.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Anyone can get lucky and win, but it takes someone special to know what to do with those winnings. You're determined to make a difference in the world, and because of this, good fortune favors you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You would pay someone to do the work except for the tiny voice inside your head that says it must be done by you. It takes more time to explain the work to someone else than it does to do it yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The power you're wielding today is the stuff comic books are made of — you can "kaboom" and "kablooey" through whatever was blocking you, and maybe save a few innocent bystanders along the way.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (OCTOBER 27). You are in demand this year. People sense your decency and entrust you with responsibilities and knowledge. Your faithfulness to others and yourself is richly rewarded. December and January in particular offer concrete evidence that you are favored and protected. You'll celebrate heartfelt connections in May. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 7, 13, 51 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You sense when the best thing to do is lighten up, and there's no situation you can't find a chuckle in. You're especially good at seeing the humor that others miss. You and Scorpio could have an absolute ball.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's nothing more fascinating than what the object of your affection might be thinking. You imagine it would be so wonderful to know every juicy detail, though your story is 10 times better than the reality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You like to know where you stand at all times, which is why a mysterious someone is able to occupy your thoughts so effectively. The neutral attitude and blank look are impossible to read, though you certainly will try.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Once you get to the heart of the matter the solution is simple. It's getting there that's tough. People around you feel they have something to lose by telling the truth. Help them see what can be gained.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just when you think you know the absolute best way for you to spend and/or invest your money, someone comes along with new information. You don't need to decide just yet. Mull over your options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Confusion is a natural part of the learning process. Persist even when you don't understand the thing you most want to know. What makes no sense whatsoever right now will look completely different to you later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There's an experiment going on, though nothing official. It may take the form of a friend pushing a few of your buttons to see which one sets you off, or a colleague testing your boundaries. Stay true.

YOUR COSMIC HALLOWEEN COSTUME: For those still on the fence about who to be on the 31st, why not let the stars chime in with a few suggestions? ARIES: A muscular superhero. You win the prize for the one who looks best in tights. TAURUS: Go glamorous — a famous movie star on the red carpet or a rapper draped in bling. GEMINI: Go funny, like a giant baby or a doll in the box — laughter is your best icebreaker. CANCER: Get political. You could do Sarah Palin or Barack Obama justice. LEO: Someone with superhuman powers, such as a wizard or a magician. VIRGO: Visit an era you're fond of. You'll enjoy a stint as an ancient Egyptian or a gangster from the '30s. LIBRA: Grab a partner. A couple's costume is a smash hit, from Bonnie and Clyde or Raggedy Anne and Andy. SCORPIO: Fashion yourself after someone who has died. You'll be dazzling as anyone from Elvis to Queen Elizabeth. SAGITTARIUS: With your imagination, you could do the classic ghosts and goblins scarier than anyone. CAPRICORN: A nod to the animal kingdom would be ideal. Try a cat, bear, fish or bunny. AQUARIUS: You are mighty convincing as a sports hero in full regalia. PISCES: You'll make a splash as a mystical creature such as a merman or fairy.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Peter Jackson is the three-time Academy Award-winning director of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy who currently has no less than six new major motion picture projects in various stages of production. This Halloween-day Scorpio has a fascination with the macabre. He got his start in film with slapstick horror comedies and his sometimes dark sense of humor still shines through his current works.

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