HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017: This year you open up to new ideas. CANCER could be emotionally demanding.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Stay centered, despite the distraction of having to deal with someone you respect and look up to. Tonight: Head home early.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Confusion seems to surround you right now. You will express yourself with enthusiasm and determination. Tonight: Visit with a friend or two.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ You could be in a position where others depend on you, perhaps a little too much for your taste. Tonight: Off shopping or having munchies with friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★★ Be more forthright in how you are dealing with a problem, and remain responsive to someone else taking the lead. Tonight: Be more available.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You could be instrumental in a discussion involving an important decision. Tonight: Consider calling out tomorrow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★

You see new possibilities as well as a new approach to a longterm goal. A partner or close associate offers feedback that could lead to quite the revelation. Tonight: Where crowds can be found.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

You might want to defer to someone who has a better grasp of a situation, especially if it involves a professional matter and/or real estate. Tonight: Join friends at a favorite spot. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Be more sensitive to what is going on with those at a distance. Attempt to grasp what is being said, and seek out answers to your questions. Tonight: Take a mini-trip.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ Deal with a close associate directly. The attention you give to this person might prove to be quite flattering to him or her, which likely will lead to more receptiveness. Tonight: With a favorite person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Refuse to take someone else’s criticism. You might be wondering what it would be best to do or how you should approach the topic at hand. Tonight: Decide who, what and where.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ Opt to tackle some chores, a project or work. You will feel great when you are done. Tonight: Touch base with a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★★ Your imagination comes forward. You might want to discuss a set of plans. Tonight: Clear out some chores.