HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): If you find you are spending just as much time thinking about what is not happening as you are thinking about what is, consider: More time in the present moment equals more happiness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The word amateur literally means “one who loves.” Enjoy being in the amateur stage for as long as it lasts.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’ll witness some brilliant creativity and perhaps participate in it.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): It’s a fine time to make some plans for these final parts of the year that will build the bond between you and the people you care about.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You offer a lot of fun, usefulness and loveliness in return for other people’s focus. This is what you’ll be up to today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

The more time you take to think about your purchases, the better off you’ll be.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You have passed this way before, but don’t worry: You’re simply getting extremely familiar with this road that you will soon own.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): A high-intensity life can still be a happy one, but it works a lot better when you have healthy release valves built into it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You’ve a sense about what others want from you -- not the obvious need on the surface, but their underlying craving.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The joy isn’t in the other thing: It’s in you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your alone thoughts are different from the thoughts you have when others are around. It’s time to consider how the physical and emotional presence of another human being changes things for better or worse.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You aren’t trying to make a person love you, though you wouldn’t mind if it happened naturally. You’re ready for a little more respect and even passion.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 13): Many times you’ve cycled through the spring of hope, the toil of summer, the autumn of reaping and the dormant dreams of winter. This time will not be the same. Now you gather new energies and ideas, and you’ll emerge in 2018 a transformed being. Broaden your scope in March. Travel in May. Give back in July. Aries and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 2, 33 and 14.