HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Some keep themselves ignorant on purpose. This is different from learning what there is to know and then choosing to focus elsewhere.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll recover what another left behind. There’s something valuable that was left for you.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): When appealing words fall on ears that want them to be true, the deal will be made. Do note, that doesn’t mean it’s a good deal.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): A significant part of you exists without words, thoughts or mental images. That part is doing something mysterious and yet crucial to the existence of you and yours.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be hard on yourself for your critical eye. It’s part of how your mind works to protect you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t be blindsided by fearful falsehoods. A slightly different perspective will show that this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Set your intention, and your priorities will fall right into place. You’ll know what to focus on first, second and third.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): To help others, they must trust you enough to follow you. Today calls for a careful observance of the line between helping people and controlling them.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You want their happiness, and you want your own. Unfortunately, just seeing the other person being happy won’t be enough to accomplish the second aim.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes even well-intentioned help can be an imposition. Don’t accept help you don’t need.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the matters that don’t really matter (most of them today) silence will be the best opinion.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You find it easy to accept that everything changes and, like water, you flow with it. Today, things are as still and clear as a placid lake.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 12): Your work ethic has never been stronger and you’ll devote yourself to a serious effort that also just happens to delight you. More highlights this solar return: a speech that persuades people toward your wonderful idea, the closing of a gap in your education and an opportunity that opens a different social world. Sagittarius and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 5, 30, 21 and 48.