The Autumnal Equinox marks an opportunity to bring balance to a relationship. Inviting a business or romantic partner to take more of a leadership role will be difficult, but worthwhile. Deep down inside, you really crave some time in the passenger seat. Let's face it: taking charge requires an enormous amount of energy. Wouldn't it be nice to kick back and relax while your associate handles the big responsibilities for a while?

Fall has officially arrived, putting emphasis on your health and well-being. Summer is always a time of joyous decadence. Now that the party is over, you have a divine opportunity to whip yourself into shape. Don't worry if diet and exercise regimes haven't worked in the past. Today's balancing energies will help you assume a more sensible attitude towards strengthening your body. It's not an all or nothing proposition.

Having fun isn't a selfish goal at all, so stop suppressing this desire. Now that the Fall Equinox is here, you have a golden opportunity to make more time for pleasure. Normally, your first instinct is to defer to your friends. Today you need to balance this urge with speaking up for your own needs. Whether it's choosing the movie or picking the restaurant, you've got to be more assertive about what you want.

This past summer, you placed a lot of emphasis on career matters. And while your efforts were rewarded, you feel a bit frazzled. The good news is that the Autumnal Equinox will help you take a more balanced approach to life. Spending more time at home will restore the inner peace that was so elusive last season. You may even be inspired to redecorate. Enlist the aid of loved ones with this project.

Summer provided lots of mindless fun, but now you're craving some intellectual stimulation. Fortunately, the Equinox this Autumn will help you do just that. Enroll on a course, find a book sharing group, or joining a writing group are among the possibilities. The important thing is to find an activity that promotes a healthy exchange of ideas. Make an attempt to listen as much as you speak, so you can benefit from other people's wisdom.

It's easy to spend lots of money during the summer when your standards are relaxed. Now that autumn has begun, though, you have a chance to make up for all this loss. Increasing your income should be no trouble at all, since you're determined to get paid what you are worth. If this means applying for a new job, going after a promotion, or changing industries, so be it. This season will be most profitable.

You're perfectly comfortable paying tribute to others, but what about recognising your own gifts and talents? The Autumnal Equinox demands that you take your rightful place in the Sun. Whether this involves getting a little distance from a controlling partner or pushing a rival out of your path is immaterial. The important thing is that you stop trying to avoid conflict. You'll never get the recognition you deserve until you become more aggressive.

A reflective person like you needs plenty of peace and quiet to stay balanced. Fortunately, the Autumn Equinox provides you a welcome opportunity to make more time for solitary activity. Colleagues may wonder why you're not as available as you were during the summer. Don't bother to justify your actions. The fact is, you've gone above and beyond the call of duty, covering co-workers who are on sick or annual leave. Now it's your time to relax.

Having fun in the sun was an admirable goal for summer, but the new season demands a more serious approach. Working towards a cherished goal will give you a sense of focus and direction that was absent over the past three months. And while you may have to leave some secure foundations behind for the sake of this dream, these sacrifices will pay off. It's all a matter of pushing yourself harder than ever before.

Use the power of the Autumn Equinox to climb higher up the ladder of success. For the past few months, you were more interested in working on your personal life than advancing your career. Now you're more emotionally fulfilled, you're ready to find a job opportunity that will give you a greater measure of authority. Of course, increased work responsibilities will keep you away from home, but your loved ones will be supportive.

You're ready to speak the truth to those in power, even if it means putting yourself on the line. For the past few months, you've put up with an authority figure's abuses. Now that the Autumnal Equinox has arrived, you're ready to set the record straight. Whether this means filing a complaint or making a public accusation is immaterial. The important thing is that you speak up for people who aren't able to defend themselves.

Indulging your sensual side was fun while the summer lasted, but it's time to make some changes. Undergoing a self-improvement program will help you strike a balance between business and pleasure. Breaking a bad habit will be easier than it has been in the past. You owe it to yourself to fight any obsessions that are preventing you from developing your talent. By the end of the season, you'll look and feel terrific.