HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): Anyone who wants a place in your inner circle must go beyond that standard, bringing admired qualities to the relationship.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You give meaningful compliments and in doing so magnify people’s strengths. It takes an outsider to provide illumination.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): If you feel like there’s a reason you shouldn’t be your best self around a person, take that as a red flag.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Avoid small conf licts in favor of conserving energy for the battles that matter. Do not avoid big conflicts though. Start with honest and direct communication to find out what everyone wants.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Narcissists only want to know about what impacts them directly. Love wants to understand who the other person is and was outside of the current relationship.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The one who considers your feelings before making decisions may be capable of a deep, connected and healthy relationship.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Tenderness will require initiative on your part, and that’s what makes the gesture meaningful.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Try to provide comfort to someone you love — to ease a burden, smooth the way or be a soft place to land.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): The day will bring a test of your root chakra, which influences your sense of security and relationship with money. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Open up to more options and the right choice will still be incredibly obvious and deciding will be easy. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Any time you feel like

coming up with a new vision, you can dip into the infinite pool of inspiration inside you at will.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting out to do something for someone else will lift your spirits when you’re low. And when you’re already feeling good, such acts will take you even higher.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 16): Pardoning the faults of others will release you from the clutches of the past and give you tremendous freedom and enthusiasm for a bright future. You’ll accept a new position in December. You’ll keep excellent company — the sort that makes you laugh and inspires you to plan shared events and points of connection. Leo and Pisces adore you. Lucky numbers: 19, 4, 38, 7 and 14.