Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday:
for Sunday, Nov. 4. This year you are determined to be noticed and have others appreciate you. That determination might lessen as the year goes on and you enjoy your downtime and private time even more. If you are single, it could be important to choose someone who isn’t too needy and can adjust to your different desires. If you are attached, your sweetie will flow with your various needs. Be sure that you are just as flexible in return. LIBRA cares about being fair when dealing with you.
Aries (March 21-April 19):
★★★★ Defer to someone else. You like being in charge, but sometimes this person needs to take the reins. You also might appreci- ate this person’s choices more than you did in the past. Great planning often leads to a great time for everyone involved. Tonight: Give others the spotlight.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
★★★★ Others greet you with enthusiasm and happiness. You cannot help but enjoy being part of the group. Reach out to an older person at a distance. This person might seem closed down. However, a little news and a good joke could cheer this person up. Tonight: Out with a friend.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
★★★★ You are personality plus, and others see a change in how you feel and how you carry yourself. Your focus might be on keeping plans lively but undemanding. You’ll want to spend time with a loved one or a romantic interest. Tonight: Act as though it’s Friday night.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
★★★ You can be emotionally complex and demanding at times. One of the places you are happiest is at home. Allow more socializing to take place, even if you are housekeeping. Your sense of humor helps loosen up an uptight family member. Tonight: Play the role of host.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
★★★★ Try to make a round of calls to those you rarely have time to speak with. You might consider reaching out to a loved one at a distance. If you don’t already have plans for today and in the near future, be sure that you will. Tonight: Whatever you do, just don’t be alone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
★★★ Look at your budget and be aware of your finances before going out to join a friend or loved one at a favorite but expensive haunt for brunch. You could chat for hours with this person. Do not push yourself any harder than you need to right now. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
★★★★ You feel better and better as the day goes on. The Moon in your sign makes you the lead player in whatever you plan. Others seem to favor you more than usual. Someone shares a problem that is very heavy. Your help and sensitivity touch this person. Tonight: Happy at home.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
★★★ You could feel drained by what is going on. Do not hesitate to take time for yourself. Do whatever you need to do in order to recharge your energy. A loved one might try to coax you to join him or her. Do what you need to do for you. Tonight: Go for an early bedtime.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
★★★★ Even if you want to cocoon, others seem to appear on your doorstep. Your friends and loved ones have missed your company and want to see you. Be flattered and join them. What starts out as one activity quickly melds into another. Tonight: Be surrounded by your pals.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
★★★ You sometimes resist saying what you think. Putting the cap on your self-expression might be nearly impossible today. You are likely to share your opinions with anyone who will listen. You like being valued for your mental acumen. Tonight: Out and about until the wee hours.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
★★★★★ Your mind drifts to someone at a distance whom you care about deeply. Open up to new possibilities that exist between the two of you. You might have thought that rekindling a relationship here was impossible, but clearly you were wrong. Tonight: All smiles.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
★★★★★ Set aside some quality time to be with a loved one. One-on-one relating reminds you of when you were just getting to know each other. A friendship plays a role in making plans. Be aware of the interactions you have with different friends. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.
Born today: Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush (1946), chef Curtis Stone (1975), actor Matthew McConaughey (1969)