HOROSCOPE

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your fiery ways might ignite others into action if you are not careful. You also could provoke a great deal of brainstorming and unexpected ideas. Follow through on your chosen path, and remember that you are the director. Straighten out a misunderstanding before it becomes a problem.

Tonight: A little fun never hurts.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your sense of humor allows others to relax around you. As people start to open up, you’ll gain helpful insights. Avoid a misunderstanding by clarifying facts and information. Being generous is a wonderful characteristic, and it will emerge today -- just honor your budget.

Tonight: Hang in there.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Initiate a tion by helping the other party feel more comfortable. You might regret some of your prior judgments. Don’t live in the past; instead, update your thoughts for the present. A friend surprises you, and you will respond instinctively. Remain direct with a family member or loved one.

Tonight: Chat away.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Sometimes you might overwhelm people with everything that you do and seem capable of handling. Give someone the space to grow, as he or she needs to deal with a personal issue. Do some price comparison for the right Halloween costume or decoration.

Tonight: Head home, but buy a little something for a friend on the way.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Get past a bad mood. child or a lively conversation will help you to do just that. The unexpected has become routine, and yet somehow it still manages to surprise you. Look at today’s events, for example. Verify that you are on the same page as others.

Tonight: Zero in on what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Defer to a more upbeat person. You might feel sluggish when dealing with an issue that you want to keep hush-hush. You could become irritated as well. Someone could act in a surprising way, just to get your attention. A friendship helps clear the air.

Tonight: Take some private time.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Listen to news carefully. You can be quite intellectual and detached at times. When you get into this mode, you tend to gather a lot of information and discuss your feelings more easily. You’ll finally see how a misunderstanding occurred. Clear up your side of the issue ASAP.

Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You don’t mind being complimented and admired, but the other side of the coin is that you must perform at 110 percent on a regular basis. Pull yourself out of a semi-tired state, and choose to be present. You could be surprised by what you hear. Be kind to a friend, even if doing so messes you up.

Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

What you come up with in your mind could be the bestcase scenario. Distance yourself

and see if the potential exists to have this idea happen. If so, take the necessary steps. An intervention could occur through an unexpected twist. Others might become confused as a result. Clarify what is happening.

Tonight: Help your mind relax.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The unexpected occurs, and you could act on your frustration. Perhaps you feel as if there is no other way. Convinced that you have the answer, you might decide to take action. Unfortunately, many people will be confused. You’ll have to reverse a misunderstanding quickly.

Tonight: A cozy dinner and a chat.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You feel a strong sense of dedication to your friends, and they to you. Your ability to identify with others falls short with one person. Your words could have an unexpected effect. Try restating your idea in a simpler, less complicated manner.

Tonight: Sort through invitations.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Maintain a steady pace. News could be slow to arrive, if it comes at all. If you need some information, seek it out. Do not stand on ceremony. Your instincts will kick in; learn to follow them. Remain open, rather than allow someone to wonder what you’re thinking.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Born Today

Songwriter/singer Jackson Browne (1948), musician John Lennon (1940), musician Sean Lennon (1975)