HOROSCOPE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Happy Birthday: Get down to business. Strategize and work diligently toward your professional and personal goals. Be prepared to put in extra time and effort in order to come up with something a little better than any competition you face. Go the extra mile and avoid pitfalls. Your numbers are 6, 10, 14, 25, 31, 36, 48.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Don’t get sidetracked. Be true to you and what you want to accomplish. Criticism may be offered in good faith, but if you like the way you are, refuse to make alterations.

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Approach a challenge with confidence and conviction. You’ll come up with brilliant solutions that will impress even your biggest critic. A partnership will help you loosen up.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Work on your skills and your future prospects. Get together with colleagues you have worked with in the past. The information you discover will help you move in a direction that suits your capabilities. Love is in the stars.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Check out your options. You are sitting in a much better position than you realize. A chance to utilize your skills and to offer something that others find useful will encourage you to diversify.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Do what needs to be done without making a fuss. Keeping the peace and staying out of trouble should be your concern. Don’t take on a responsibility that will cause you to shirk what’s already expected of you. Avoid inconsistency.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Take care of household chores quickly and join community events. What you have to offer will put you in a leadership position. Clear up any problems you may have pending with friends, relatives or neighbours.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Rethink your past and present situation regarding work, family and your attitude toward money. There are positive changes to be made, but first you must re- evaluate your situation and come up with a viable solution.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Use your talents, skills and creative ability to prosper. An idea you have should be elaborated on and put into action. Don’t feel pressured to overspend.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Embrace change. Don’t offer information that may be used against you. Look forward to make positive improvements to your domestic situation. Truth will play a role in the outcome of a relationship.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Check out your options and prepare to make whatever move is necessary to stabilize your situation. Emotions will surface and must be dealt with compassionately, but firmly. You have to look at the effects of a decision you make.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Say as little as possible. You don’t want to give anyone ammunition to use against you. Stick close to home. Avoid interactions with institutions, authority figures or anyone who has the potential to disrupt your life. Protect your assets.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Step into the spotlight and you will receive acknowledgment. Your insight and dedication will be impressive. You can make gains to improve your professional future.

Birthday Baby: You are intense and practical. You are an achiever and a leader.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 34; Dylan Walsh, 49; Danny DeVito, 68; Martin Scorsese, 70. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Happy Birthday: Reconsider what your strategy has been in the past and make the necessary alterations. You need to upgrade to meet with popular demands. Once you show how progressive you can be, you will get the respect and results you are looking for. Your numbers are 7, 15, 19, 22, 26, 34, 40.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Proceed with caution. Impulsive action will be your downfall. Protect your health, wealth and professional reputation. Listen to complaints, find solutions and you will bypass negativity around you. Love will improve your life.

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Keep an open mind and listen to what others have to contribute. You mustn’t allow your emotions to take over, causing you to make a mistake that will hurt an important relationship you have. Avoid unsafe places and situations.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Take a creative approach to something you enjoy doing and you will find a way to market a service that will bring in some extra cash. Don’t let a work- related problem cause you upset when you should be enjoying social activities.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Try doing something unique or visiting a destination you’ve never been before. Time spent with people looking for a similar experience will lead to lasting friendships.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Review your relationships with friends, relatives and your peers. You may have to back up and reconsider a pending problem. Have the courage to take responsibility for whatever you may have done wrong, and also point out the mistakes made by others.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Be a leader. Don’t shy away from delegating who should be doing what. Your ability to understand what will and won’t work will be respected and admired by the people around you. Travel and communication are highlighted.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): If someone you live with or must deal with is giving you a hard time, back away and do your own thing. You are best to visit someone you find less stressful or sign up for an event that brings you pleasure.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Don’t wait to see what others do. Step up, be a leader and enjoy the rewards you get for taking the initiative. Your dedication and skills will lead to victory.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Don’t be too eager to share your plans. Someone will take advantage of your generosity if you are too giving. Make changes at home that will make your life less stressful and more comfortable. Focus on love.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Plan your upcoming week in order to make the most of your skills and any growing opportunity. A serious look at your personal papers and plans will help you find the best way to increase your assets and decrease your liabilities.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Not everyone will be respectful of your privacy. You have to pick and choose the information you share with others. Put greater emphasis on you, your home, your loved ones and what you can do to protect what you cherish.

PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Talk will help you drum up interest in what you want to pursue. Developing a skill or talent and incorporating it in a trendy or popular way will bring fabulous results as long as you do not let excessiveness cut into your profits.

Birthday Baby: You are determined, persistent and productive. You are relentless and courageous.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Allyson Felix, 27; Denny Hamlin, 32; Chloë Sevigny, 38; Owen Wilson, 44.