HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The importance of touch will come rushing back to you when you experience warmth and affection in a special relationship.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Be a cool customer. Sum up the situation, and then respond.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have a long list of wants and a short list of needs. Feeling whole without the extras makes it all the more fun when you get them.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll vault over problems and leave them far behind you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): No one is asking you to win the Nobel Prize. Just think about what it is that you do best, and then do it with all your heart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll go into this day thinking that life is good, and when your head hits the pillow, you’ll know life is actually phenomenal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll express yourself more fully when you’re with someone who really understands you. This is a lucky time for finding friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): All you can do is all you can do. When you reach that point, you’ll be satisfied that you tried your hardest, no matter what the outcome is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You weren’t born with the attitude that makes you a success. You have to choose it and then get up the next day and choose it again.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is more than one way to cut off communication with someone. Running the other direction is one way, and running toward it is another.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will make it your mission to encourage others, and you will be uplifted in return.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): As all the professional card players know, it’s foolish to wish for a lovely hand. All the fun is in playing the hand you’ve got. Yours is pretty good, by the way.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 12): There’s a special friend who makes this year special. When you are with this person, it feels like you are protected by a sacred bubble. Fear dissolves; laughter ensues. Do what it takes to stay in a special relationship. They don’t come along so often. December and January bring money from your creativity. Capricorn and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 9, 24, 33 and 18.