Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017: This year allows you greater movement and creates more opportunities because of your finances. You might receive a promotion and/or pay raise. If you demonstrate self-restraint, you could find that you are able to significantly strengthen your savings account. If you are single, you might be more attractive to the opposite sex than you realize. You are likely to meet someone you cannot stay away from. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy each other’s company more and more. You love being a duo. Aquarius is learning from you.

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) You are ready to relax and enjoy spending some time with friends and loved ones. Whether you’re at a ball game or out shooting the breeze at a favourite spot, others seem pleased just to be around you. A partner seems very content.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Take care of a situation that involves an older relative and a serious responsibility. Once you handle this commitment, you might want to go out to a movie or join a friend for a meal. Others seem jovial. Fortunately, their mood is contagious!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You will be in touch with a distant friend or loved one. The two of you rarely have an opportunity to get together. Make a rendezvous possible; be willing to clear your schedule to make the time. You could hear some surprising news.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make plans to be with a special person. You will enjoy catching up on his or her news as well. Spending some time together will allow you to gain a perspective on where you are at in life. Plan on spending some time at home to relax.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) What has been challenging up until now presents a different set of problems from what you normally would have to deal with. Others might be unusually difficult right now. Your smile and openness are likely to win the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might find it more difficult than you think to get past an awkward moment. Know that the other party also probably feels a little off. Both of you will work to get past this issue. Toss yourself into a project or whatever others are doing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your imagination could drag you into a wild, unanticipated event that you will laugh about for a long time. An old friend or an ex sweetie could add some spice to the present moment. Be sensitive to those you care about, and share more with them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Decide to share the moment with several friends, and invite them over for a fun get-together. You might want to consider having a theme. Your sense of humour comes out. Do not be surprised if someone doesn’t know how to handle your comments. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You don’t need to go far to have a good time. You can walk out the door and run into a neighbour who shares some exciting news. You might be interested in this person’s commentary. Try not to laugh too much!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You want to get past a problem, and ignoring it is not be the answer. Use your imagination to find a path that works for you. A conversation proves to be informative, and an invitation is likely to delight you. Your smile wins over many people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You wake up on the right side of the bed. You go through your day feeling valued and interested in those around you. Open yourself up, take a risk and reach out to someone you care about. The two of you have a lot to catch up on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might want to spend some time by yourself or with one very special person in your life. You often enjoy lengthy quiet times at home, and today is no different. You tend to confide in a close loved one who often seeks out your thoughts and opinions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017: This year you express your strong will, and as a result, you create much more of what you want. Your finances build, especially if you don’t get too wild with your spending. If you are single, you are unusually confident, which makes you more of a challenge to wannabe suitors. Later in your birthday year, you are likely to meet someone who gives you a case of butterflies! If you are attached, the two of you might have a disagreement from time to time. Being right is not as important as having this person in your life. Aquarius knows how to make you laugh.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You often feel challenged by others. If you are single, you might be unlikely to experience any other feelings beyond a desire for friendship and companionship. Get involved in a physical sport or some other kind of tension-reducing activity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You could be tired from all the excitement at work or in a community involvement. You might be taking the situation more seriously than others, who seem to be a bit frivolous. Trust that you have enough energy to handle what you need to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your mind is everywhere but where you currently are. Reach out to someone at a distance or to the person to whom your thoughts keep returning. You will need to make several calls in order to handle or activate a situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You will feel touched by a partner’s desire to share more of himor herself with you. Try to sit on some harsh words, as they might be difficult to take back once spoken. Honour a fast change of pace. Don’t allow a loved one to push you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You enjoy all the attention that seems to surround a loved one right now. You often feel as if you get too much attention, so it will please you to see the situation reversed. You might want to make a big purchase, but the timing could be off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Toss yourself into a project or a list of to-dos. You’ll feel good clearing out what you feel you must. Understand where a friend is coming from; he or she might just want to spend some quality time with you. Use caution with spending.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Ask a loved one to join you for the day. How you treat this person and the type of conversations the two of you have will determine whether this time together will be a repeated event. You might be taken aback by a comment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You attract more energy and fun than you realize. Others want to be near you, as they can relax and enjoy themselves more. Do allow the unanticipated visit of friends or loved ones to create more work for you. Order a pizza, and make life easy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might find an older person’s stance to be somewhat irritating. Since you cannot change this person’s views, opt to let it go. Friends might be waiting for you to join them for a fun happening. Do not be late. Confirm plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You often use your self-discipline, but you might not be able to restrain yourself right now. Wherever you go, you seem to treat a friend or two to a meal. You recognize that the purpose of having money is to spend it, at least once in a while.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You make an excellent friend, but you aren’t known to take the lead. Others find your example fun to follow. You might decide to go to the movies or head out for some Chinese food. Whatever you do, enjoy yourself to the fullest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might enjoy a low-key few days much more than you thought you would. Catch up with someone on the phone, but don’t push yourself to do anything that doesn’t feel comfortable. A close friend might decide to treat you to dinner at home.