Horoscope

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017: This year you seek out new ideas and potential travel opportunities. You break past conventional thinking.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Let your instincts lead. Pressure builds involving a matter around your personal life and your outside life. Someone might opt for a power play. Tonight: Happiest heading home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You are likely to respond to a friend’s inquiry. You might want to bypass a situation. You might be concerned about someone else’s response. Tonight: Catch up on others’ news, then decide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Start a conversation with someone you admire but don’t always understand. You will gain insight into what motivates and drives this person. Tonight: Run errands on the way home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You see opportunities arise. Look at the big picture, and you will be able to identify several possibilities. Avoid someone who likes to have control. Tonight: Do whatever suits you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You will gain a better perspective than you thought possible. Allow yourself to say less. Be open to change, but know that today is not the day to make a decision. Tonight: Out and about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You could be in a situation where you want to change direction. Understand that your choices need to remain your own. Tonight: Time for a midweek break with friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You might feel tense, especially as others seem to be demanding. Can you achieve what you want and still find time to relax? Perhaps you can use this stress. Tonight: Could be a late night.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could go overboard as you express a greater openness than you have in the past. You might want to avoid a power play. Tonight: Opt for a new type of adventure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Reach out to a close friend who might be wondering what he or she can do. A domestic issue could be confusing to both of you. Avoid a confrontation. Tonight: Try to disengage from a hassle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Investigate a problem by keeping an open mind about what others consider to be a problem. You might feel as if you know what is right, but can’t get anyone to agree with you. Tonight: Let a loved one make the call.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Pace yourself and get as much done as possible. You could be overly tired and withdrawn, but once you get started, you’ll find it difficult to stop. Tonight: Take it easy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your creativity emerges when dealing with a loved one. You recognize this person for what he or she is to you: a muse. A friend might mean well, but could become pushy. Tonight: Be near good music.