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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 26, 2018: This year you have the unique ability to combine an earthiness and an ability to see trends with a grounded, stable attitude and viewpoint. GEMINI knows how to pique your interest.

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) ★★★

A misunderstanding could be building. Try to blow off steam in a more caring way. You’ll find an associate to be quite supportive. Tonight: Swap this week’s stories with a loved one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Confusion sparks more confusion. Try to settle a problem before it becomes any bigger. You need to deal with this issue now. Tonight: Speak your mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★

Confusion surrounds you while an innate misunderstanding is brewing. Once you are able to calm the situation down, opportunities seem to arise from out of the blue. Tonight: Get into TGIF. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★

Zero in on an early meeting, as much could be going on. You will need to stay in tune with what is being said. Many ideas seem to require your input. Tonight: Out late.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You assume the reins of power in the morning. A good friend will coax you until you respond and go along with his or her ideas. Your caring ways positively affect others. Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★

Your grounded nature makes all the difference in how you react — unlike those around you. You see trends and know that ultimately everything will end up being OK. Tonight: Say “yes.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★

Stay on top of news, especially if it comes from a family member. You will gain a new perspective, though you might not choose to act on this knowledge. Tonight: Take off as soon as you can. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★

You could feel out of sorts until midafternoon. A conversation is likely to open a door that has been closed until now. A lightness and easiness take over as a result. Tonight: Let someone else make the first move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ You might be weighing the pros and cons of a situation. You might not be sure if you want to become involved. Express your upbeat personality and ideas. Tonight: Accept an offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ You might be scheduling appointments and simultaneously clearing your desk. You know when it’s time to move on. It appears as though several friends could be waiting for you. Tonight: Fun surrounds you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You might opt to stay close to home until midday, when you feel ready to get into the weekend. Do not allow a family member to distract you right now. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Your patience could be tested. Frustrations might become intense. Allow your creativity to express itself. You will want to make today an early day. Tonight: Paint the town red.