HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Monday, October 16, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

A discussion with someone older or more experienced will help you today. In fact, all your talks with others will be practical and down to earth.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Today you will be successful at any job that requires attention to detail and persistence. That's because you've got what it takes!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

This is an excellent day to practice something in order to get better at it. Whether you play scales and arpeggios or hone your skills in sports, you will make great progress!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

This is a good day for serious family discussions. An older family member might have good advice for everyone. You also might begin a big repair project at home.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You're in a wonderful frame of mind for sifting through details and making solid judgments. Today you are patient, aware and discerning. (It's impressive.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

This is an excellent day for important money decisions, because you are in a practical frame of mind. Someone older might have good advice for you. If so, listen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

This is a great day for getting things done, because you are in an orderly state of mind and you have a strong sense of self-discipline. Start the day by making your bed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

If you need to research anything or seek out answers to a problem, you will succeed today. That's because you will do careful work and won't stop until you are done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Someone older or more experienced can help you today either in practical terms or by giving you advice. This is a good day to discuss your future goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

You will be impressed with a boss or authority figure today because he or she has something solid to offer you. And this person also will be impressed if you listen.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

This is a great day to study or finish an important paper. You also can use this disciplined and practical frame of mind to make travel plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You will be sensible regarding shared property, inheritances and financial discussions today. Listen to what others have to say. You will know what to do.

YOU BORN TODAY: You have strong opinions and high morals. You are intelligent, practical and kind. This year you will take inventory of your life and view your past triumphs and failures, because you are finishing a nineyear cycle. Some of you will let go of people, jobs, places and things in order to move on to something new. Fortunately, it's also a time of moving away from heavy burdens. Whew!

Birthdate of: Tim Robbins, actor/director; Angela Lansbury, actress; Michael Collins, Irish politician.