Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 19, 2018:

This year you use the unexpected to your benefit. You allow surprises to encourage out-of-the-box thinking. If you are single, someone who you think is perfect for you could turn out to be quite the opposite. Don’t worry; toward your next birthday, you could meet Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, you and your partner might use some unexpected developments to empower your bond. Life together proves exciting. Pisces encourages you to take a second look at situations.

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)

★★★ The unexpected runs wild through your plans. You might find that a loved one is helpful but also might be part of the problem. Use care with your finances. Refuse to make a financial commitment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ Although everything seems to fall into place, you still might view your world as unpredictable. Know that, to many people, you seem to be the source of instability. In a difficult situation, defer to a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★ You receive several calls that encourage a trip in the near future. Ultimately, you will follow through, but know that plans made now could be subject to change. Do not dismiss the importance of your presence at a celebration later today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ The unexpected continues to be a theme throughout your day. You might wonder about alternatives or ways to make your life somewhat less affected by others. Remember, you have chosen these various people in your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Others continue to be highly responsive. Toward midday, you see the need for one-on-one conversations at work or in your social life. You get a stronger sense of what is happening around you. An authority figure does a reversal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Focus on what you need to complete, and make sure that it happens. How you deal with a loved one could substantially change as a result of an unexpected insight. If you’re planning to go out of town, don’t be surprised if events trip you up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ When you wake up, your playfulness emerges with you. Nevertheless, you could deny all the work, errands and other such details that need completion. An unexpected surprise could occur when you’re dealing with another person and finances. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Use someone else’s unpredictability to your advantage. You could be very tired and withdrawn. How you see what goes on down the path has a lot to do with the present moment. If you don’t like what you’re seeing, take a nap and then look at it again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Make an important call in the morning, when the other party will be more receptive. Even if you receive a vague answer at first, allow this person to change his or her mind. Make relaxing plans. The closer you are to home, the happier you will be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Remain aware of your finances and spending. As the day ages, money matters tend to become less important. Understand what is motivating another person. You have the capability of saying “no,” but why not try to be open to this person’s energy?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You love being the big personality of your social group. However, you discover that the role is less appealing as the day progresses. Fatigue allows you to be more realistic about your capabilities. A family member shakes up the status quo.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ You might feel off. However, once you relax, your energy restores itself. Others sense a difference in you and seek you out. Your smile goes a long way. Be open to inquiries and/or suggestions. Not all of your plans need to reflect the same old patterns.