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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020:

Mesmerizing, knowledgeable and talented, you have amazing choices this lifetime. Choose and compromise carefully, and the world is your oyster. In 2021, your success and recognition will be great, although somewhat controversial. If single, a passionate yet sometimes stormy relationship is on the horizon. If attached, after the many changes your union has experienced, there is stability. Bliss ensues. CAPRICORN secretly adores your more outrageous side — up to a point.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Today heightens your intuition. A partnership is forming that could be a very important part of your future. A loved one can show vulnerability. Your support and understanding mean a great deal to one who cares for you. Tonight: A relative makes a surprise announcement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ There will be an ease regarding love. Friendships and more serious relationships touch other areas of your life. Don’t make a commitment regarding work obligations today. You might change your mind. Tonight: Home and family issues must be addressed again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Today is wonderful for forming goals and determining what you desire most. You’ll feel like initiating celebrations and other projects. Long-standing communication problems with a child or romantic interest can be overcome. Tonight: Close and patient listening is vital.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ A new maturity beneficially impacts your approach to love affairs. You grow weary of those who play games. Mutual accomplishment will have more appeal. Seek ways to make your home more comfortable and appealing. Tonight: A renewed stability comforts you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Although a decision or situation you’ve been wrestling with may return to haunt you one more time, don’t despair. A solution could be right around the corner. A neighbor, relative or friend might save the day. Compromise will help. Tonight: A sigh of relief.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Today brings financial opportunities in terms of buying or selling property and possessions. Those with home-based businesses will find that business starts to boom again. Take time to mull over decisions as thoughts may be divided. Tonight: Your mind is restless.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★★ There is a hint of myth and legend, a larger than life quality, around you. Enjoy remote meetings, public functions and the wider parameters of activity, but keep a sense of balance and perspective. Don’t neglect details; do keep promises. Tonight: Celebrating your good luck.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Your perpetually active inner life becomes more colorful and vivid, while you shun fanfare outwardly. It might surprise you if friends and family born under air signs accuse you of withholding information. Tonight: You manage to satiate their curiosity and still be discreet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★★ You grow through involvement with organizations today. Reach out to new groups and rise to the occasion if called upon to fill a leadership role. Members might decide to support one of your causes. Tonight: A friend who’s been out of touch suddenly reappears.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)

★★★★ Your ambitions and expectations about work are high and a competitive spirit builds. Be patient and thoughtful. Eventually your value will be much more widely recognized. Your aspirations undergo a transformation. Tonight: Feeling excited about your prospects.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Your enthusiasm and energy are high. Studies, travel and conversations generate agreeable ideas and experiences. Your perpetual zest for the novel and intriguing is fulfilled. Get both sides of the story if there is disturbing news. Tonight: Be understanding and accepting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★★ Look at repeating patterns to understand the future. Spiritual forces inspire creative expression. If you pursue your favorite art form with enthusiasm, you’ll be rewarded with exceptional results. Tonight: A change of heart about relationships is in progress.

BORN TODAY

Epic Poet Virgil (70 B.C.), philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844), author Italo Calvino (1923)