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ARIES ( March 21- April 19)★★★★ Others dominate your day, your plans and much of your personal time. Though at first you might be upset or irritated by this, you will be grateful later for all the friends and loved ones who surround you. Do not try to squeeze too much into your schedule. Tonight: Follow the drumbeats. TAURUS ( April 20- May20)

★★★ Whatever you planned, make sure to squeeze in some R and R. You might decide to be a couch potato, unless you really do want to be busy. Read a great book or rent a few movies. Whatever you choose, consider doing it alone. You can change that scenario if someone wants to join you. Tonight: Play it steady.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20) BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign.

A baby born today has a Sun and Moon in Libra all day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012: This year you are unusually free and relaxed. You feel rather centered, and your positive characteristics evolve. Others often gravitate toward you. If you are single, you really could get into the dating game, at least until you find someone who takes your breath away. If you are attached, your sweetie makes it clear how he or she feels about you. Bathe in the warmth of this bond. A fellow LIBRA understands you maybe too well.

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

★★★★★ Your playfulness intrigues a child, partner or potential new friend. You very rarely let your hair down in this manner. Others can’t help but want to join in. Plans will be enhanced by your innate mischievous side. Many people have not met this side of the Twin. Tonight: Let the good times roll. CANCER ( June 21- July 22) ★★★ Whereas many signs might not be happy staying at home, you are thrilled to do so. Invite friends over for a meal or throw a spontaneous get- together. You’ll add that touch of originality, yet that homey quality still comes through. Tonight: You do not need to go far. LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22) ★★★★ You could be taken aback by a neighbor’s gossip. You might wonder why this person is sharing this information with you. Most likely, it is an attempt to confirm his or her own reaction. Make calls to several friends you rarely have time to catch up with. Tonight: Put your feet up and relax. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept.22) ★★★★ If there is a restriction other than time, it easily could be financial. You might be feeling overwhelmed. Understand your limits. You also could see a different path, or perhaps someone will make a suggestion that could work. Tonight: Fun does not need to cost money. LIBRA (Sept.23 - Oct.22) ★★★★★ You might feel as if you have the world in your hands. Be careful, as you could develop a big ego or a sense of entitlement. Others might pull back if they get a sense of these character traits, yet those are the qualities that will help you manifest your desires. Respond to a key person. Tonight: Ever popular. SCORPIO ( Oct.23- Nov. 21) ★★★ Know when to pull back and not get involved. You also have a project you need to work on. Unfortunately, only you can handle this matter. Take some time today to put a dent in or even finish up this venture. Tonight: Remember, mystery is appealing to some people. SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21)

★★★★★ Wherever you go, plan on being around friends and people in general. Your spirit is lifted when you relate. A conversation helps you zero in on what you most want. Remember, sometimes when you head down a new path, you close off an option. Tonight: Where the fun is. CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19) ★ ★ You might want to vanish, but responsibilities call. Check in with an older friend or relative before heading in a new direction. Think of how much this person cares about you and all the time he or she spends alone. A little effort goes a long way. Tonight: Leader of the gang. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18) ★★★★ News finally comes in from someone at a distance. You demonstrate enormous caring and flexibility. You also gain a new perspective on what originally seemed hard. Your humor lightens you up, and it helps others as well. You see the path ahead in living color. Tonight: Only where there is music. PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20) ★★★★ Resist getting angry, and accept a situation for what it is. You could feel pushed beyond your normal limits. Understand what the other party ( or parties) might be experiencing. Once you can empathize and get off your position, the situation will dissolve. Tonight: How about a cozy dinner? BORN TODAY

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