JACQUELINE BIGAR

Your Horoscope for Friday, October 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★

You do not like to think of yourself as reactive, but rather the one who causes others to react. Do not be surprised to be under the spell of another person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★

Curb a tendency to hoard on some level. You value that which is yours. You can be materialistic, especially at the present moment. A partner or dear friend wants to indulge you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★

Beam in more of what you want. Use the positive facets of your personality. You like what is going on far more than you believe or realize.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★

Step back and take your time making a decision. You could feel as if you need a break from a situation in order to make an effective decision.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You might have very little time to complete what you must. The weekend looms, which makes you grin. Still, you need to clear out a certain amount of work and responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★

Speak your mind. Stay on top of a problem. Others will express their admiration as to the way you handle this situation. They are thrilled you need to deal with the issue, not them. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★

One-on-one relating offers an opportunity you had not even thought of. Say yes if you want because the timing is right on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Defer to others and enjoy what the future holds for you all. You note a newfound closeness between you and several key people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ Others seek you out before you can get in touch with them. They just seem to know that you need them or would like to speak to them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★

Someone misunderstands where you are coming from. Your creativity emerges. Your ability to flex with the moment helps work through a problem.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★

Your imagination can easily be provoked and go haywire. Do not distort the possibilities but be aware of which way you would like to go.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★

Tension builds because of a domestic or personal matter. You would like to have more control over this situation; you cannot have that control.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Oct. 18) This year, you add spark and energy wherever you go. Others appreciate your feedback and will want to hear more of your opinions in the future.