HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Think about what you need to say, then say less than that. You’ll be pleased by the effectiveness of today’s exchanges.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’re more self-sufficient than most. Even so, it would be ludicrous to claim that people’s attitudes toward you don’t matter. It all matters.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Wanting the healing process to be faster won’t make it so. Patience looks good on you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to tell someone how much they mean to you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your main challenge will be to understand your own needs better, then focus on what’s going to make a difference to you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

No matter how pressured you may be today, consider resting for five minutes every hour. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): When someone points out where you’ve made a mistake, this is a gift. You’ll be grateful for the enlightenment. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When you said that you’d love someone forever, you weren’t lying. But love yourself, too.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Today your curiosity about how other people live might lead you to learn more than you had wanted to know.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Setbacks are normal, just don’t give them too much attention. Have faith in the power of good.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It doesn’t matter that actions speak louder than words if the two are saying the same thing. In your case, they will be, and the effect is

a sort of stereophonic brilliance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A life without risk is a life without happiness. Though happiness isn’t always a risky proposition, sooner or later an element of danger will stand between you and your wishes.

Today’s birthday (Nov. 3): You’ll run your life like a smart business owner runs a company, spending the most time serving top customers. It’s an approach that pays rich dividends on levels including personal, professional, financial and spiritual. Also notable will be an increased sense of control over your moods and the lift you give others. Virgo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 3, 33, 37 and 41.