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- By Eugenia Last

Happy birthday (Oct. 17):

Stick to the rules, cover your back and make sure your personal documents are in order. Your numbers are 3, 12, 16, 23, 36, 39, 46.

Birthday Baby: You are mysterious and secretive.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Your emotions are running high and new beginnings will put you in a better mood. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Don’t make changes. Sit tight and focus on what you need to accomplish to maintain your position and uphold your reputation. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Head to the salon and get a trim or search the Internet for the latest trends. A mini makeover will brighten your day. ★★★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Problems with someone you love will develop if you let your emotions get the best of you. ★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Children, seniors or friends can hold you back if you don’t figure out a way to incorporat­e them into your plans. ★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Disappoint­ment could turn into a benefit if handled properly. Refuse to let your emotions take over. ★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Be secretive regarding your plans until you have everything in place and are ready to launch. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Question everything and everyone before you get involved in something that isn’t fail-proof. ★★★★

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Set time aside to assess your current situation. Honesty will be crucial. ★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You’ll be pro-change. Consider all the angles before you press forward. ★★★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Know what you want before you get into a dispute with someone. ★★★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

It’s best to keep the peace and avoid battling over something you cannot change. ★★★

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