BIGAR’S STARS
Your Horoscope for Friday, October 16
ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Circulate and work at cementing bonds, and close connections will deepen in a wonderful way.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Memories of a childhood animal companion can be especially poignant. A charitable donation to animal charities would be a great way to acknowledge this.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Today creates conflict of interest involving someone close to you. Be gentle and thoughtful with those you love.
CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ Today heightens your devotion to relatives or your extended family and illuminates the important roles they play in your life.
LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Verify departure times and reservations; there can be some last-minute schedule changes to allow for. The weather might especially impact you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) An old phase related to earnings and income could end, followed ★★★ by a new beginning. Practical education is emphasized.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ You are a refined diplomat who must overcome the temptation to vacillate. Express your creative ideas and nurture relationships.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★ Today finds you relishing peace and quiet. Imagery and affirmations can bring contentment. Reach out to others; love and friendship are there for you if you’re receptive.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ A new sense of direction and purpose develops. Accept invitations from friends and plan Zoom meetings or a small get-together.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Today you step back and prioritize. Your heart tells you to focus on home, but another part of you wants to advance at work. Make time for both.
AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ A dream should be heeded. Your intuition is on target. Someone from another cultural background can become a romantic prospect or at least a new friend.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ A new home, job or relationship can replace the familiar. Don’t resist changes; after an unsettled time all will be well.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Oct. 16) Piercing, discriminating and imaginative, you attempt to live by what you say. You receive great recognition. If single, you can be rather impulsive in your choice of a partner and must wait until the end of the year to be fully satisfied. If attached, you’re intensely bonded and your passion grows stronger. SCORPIO matches your extremes of emotion.