Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Saturday, Nov. 17. This year you will be more sensitive than you have been in the past to the different people in your life. Sometimes a friend or loved one will test you to see whether the new, more-caring you is for real! If you are single, you might meet several different people who could become more than just friends. Before making a commitment, really get to know any person with whom you are involved. If you are attached, you often find that your relationship becomes more romantic between periods of confusion. Be patient; everything will work out. PISCES knows how to make you daydream. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★ Mixed messages tend to be the rule rather than the exception. Take your time making any decision -- especially if it’s related to facts that someone gave you yesterday. Some of the information could be off. Tonight: Wherever you are, make sure you are surrounded by music. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ Emphasize what you want; however, be gracious when dealing with a friend who might have a different set of ideas. You both could decide to go off and do what each of you desires. If you can escape to where there is music, do. Tonight: Choose a favorite pastime or hobby. Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★ Because you may be responsible for a get-together or need to take the lead with some other matter, you could experience some anxiety. Do not sabotage yourself by overthinking. Confirm that you are on the same page as a key person in your life. Tonight: You are a force to be dealt with. Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ Your mind drifts to other lands and people, perhaps adding an element of nostalgia to your day. Some of you might choose to act on this trancelike mood. Make sure that you do not enter a conflict with a loved one who might be set in his or her ways. Tonight: Think of others, too. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ One-on-one relating suits you fine -- especially if you throw in some humor and romantic moments. However, before you go off and pursue your fantasies, make sure that you have handled obligations first. Be a bit more imaginative. Tonight: There is no stopping you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ If you want the day to be memorable, defer to someone else. A friend might have different ideas for how to proceed. Try not to juggle too many people and plans in one day. Ultimately, you will be better off. Tonight: Let a loved one think that he or she has reeled you in. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★ Pace yourself, and you will get a lot more done. Once you clear out your obligations, you might be in the mood to meet up with a close loved one. You and this person could decide to kick back and enjoy going to a concert or a play. Tonight: Allow your mind to wander. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ Your playfulness takes you down a unique path; however, not everyone understands your levity or your more-lighthearted side. Try to tune in to a close friend’s humor. Confusion or a misunderstanding sets the tone of your day. Remain upbeat. Tonight: Play out a fantasy. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ You could be somewhat unfocused and/or unsure of yourself. Your choices might not be up to snuff or reflective of who you really are. Maintain a light and easygoing attitude. Confusion could occur around money. Use caution with your funds. Tonight: In the mood to let off steam. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ You experience an obligation that might not be comfortable with. You could try to back out or change the terms; however, those efforts will backfire. Be open to someone else’s needs. You could have a far better time than you think you will. Tonight: A discussion helps you feel better. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★ Observe a tendency to go overboard, at least in your mind. No matter what your choices are, they will veer you toward excessiveness. You can make a deliberate decision not to participate. Follow your heart, and you can’t go wrong. Tonight: Treat a loved one to a favorite dessert. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ You appear to have the magic touch. You say the right words at the right time -- at least today. If you said those words on a different day, you might experience a backfire. A friend who is older easily could become difficult and cantankerous. Tonight: You call the shots for now. Born today: Film director Martin Scorsese (1942), actor Danny DeVito (1944), actress Rachel McAdams (1978)