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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Oct. 16, 2017:

This year you advance a pet project or long-term dream. You will experience greater fluidity financially, enabling you to instigate a heartfelt or long-term desire. If you are single, you will internalize your feelings. You might not even be aware of this tendency. You might get feedback addressing that trait. If you are attached, you and your significant other benefit from frequent getaways together. Your relationship flourishes and you open up more easily. Don’t internalize sarcastic or dark comments. VIRGO serves as a great healer for you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Confusion surrounds you as well as others in the a.m. Sorting fact from fiction might be somewhat stressful but necessary. These efforts, whether done by you or someone else, seem timeconsuming. You will be relieved once you see the end results. Tonight: Deal with a demanding person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Your ingenuity bypasses a fantasy or unrealistic thought. Keep your eye on your long-term desires, though you could be tired of interference from a demanding person in your life who happens to be right more often than not! Tonight: Tap into your creativity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ You cannot avoid tension on the home front. But you can choose not to think about it when you are not around it. If you are feeling fussy and critical, opt for a walk or a quiet moment with a cup of tea to soothe your nerves and remain centered. Tonight: Opt for calm waters, which at first might be challenging to create.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ If you are contradicted, you could get quite angry or sarcastic. Take this opportunity to have a discussion rather than a flaming exchange of words. With this approach you probably will build greater success and stronger communication in the long run. Tonight: Listen to a dear friend or loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ Use extraordinary care with your finances. You easily could make an error. You don’t need to act suspicious of any financial propositions that could come forward in the next few days. Nevertheless, there could be a problem or an inadvertently undisclosed detail. Tonight: Remain open to discussions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ You might need to redefine a relationship or friendship. You note that the other party might not be reflecting the type of bond you thought you had with him or her. An off mood in the morning might cause you some cynicism. Factor in that quality. Give this person some time before beginning a talk. Tonight: Whatever puts a big smile on your face.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ Know when to back off and say less. You are not being a hypocrite or deceptive; you are giving others space to express their authentic selves. At the same time, you are creating the opportunity for you to be a good listener. A loved one might be upset at your seeming silence on a key issue. Tonight: The time is now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★★ A meeting stars in your day, whether planned or spontaneous. You might not understand where an admirer or loved one is coming from. You witness the power of communication drawing together different opinions and feelings. Remember that all’s well that ends well. Tonight: Where your friends are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ Keep reaching out for a boss or someone you eye with a certain amount of prestige. You will get a response, mainly because of your consistency and ability to sense this person’s mood. Take a hard look at your finances, though you might not be sure what to do about them. Tonight: To the wee hours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Your vision of what is possible could be transforming. Credit your willingness to be open and able to listen to others. If an important decision needs to be made in the next few months, do it before mid-December. Don’t hesitate to seek out other opinions. Tonight: Touch base with a friend at a distance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You can and often do become uncomfortable in an intense, revealing one-on-one conversation. Remain cautious when dealing with a powerful or demanding friend, loved one or associate. You often feel as if this person gets his or her way with you. Tonight: Make it exclusive!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Others often are confused by you, even when you try to be as clear and concise as possible. Touch base with a boss, older relative or friend. This person once more demands this or that. Know that you need to follow through, but note your dissatisfaction for now. Tonight: Let someone else make a suggestion.

BORN TODAY

Lexicographer Noah Webster (1758), writer Oscar Wilde (1854), former Prime Minister of Israel David Ben Gurion (1886)