Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: For Monday, Oct. 20, 2014: This year many opportunities head yourway. Several people could be instrumental in your life, as they help you realize a long-term-goal. You also will witness your circle of friends expand. You will feel verywell cared for. If you are single, you easily could have your pick of potential suitors. Youmight not be sure who Mr. or Ms. Right is, but several people will be quite interesting to date. If you are attached, the two of you will experience unusual happiness together as you appear to be closer to fulfilling amutual long-term goal. VIRGO’s fussiness often makes you feel ill at ease. ARIES (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ A partner can’t be persuaded off his or her position, no matter what you do. You are better off being receptive to requests rather than initiating them. Unexpected news could head your way that could create additional work for you. Be less feisty. Tonight: Unwind. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ While others try hard, you come up with the solution— only there might be a risk attached to this venture. A close loved one could be upset at your role and at the ramifications involved. Trying to keep the peace will take skill. Tonight: Work on being nonreactive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): ★★★ You can’t help but hit a roadblock. Try to dissolve this problem; otherwise, it could linger and interfere with different aspects of your life. You’ll have a desire that you will want to fulfill at any cost. Tonight: Let a friend

CANCER (June 21July 22): ★★★★ You might risk annoying a co-worker if you keep asking questions or seeking out advice. If this person erupts, you might wish that you had proceeded with a different approach. Take preventive action in order to avoid this scenario. Tonight: Play it low-key. vent, but don’t feel like you need to fix the issue.

LEO(July23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Your words convey compassion, but if you lose your temper, your responses could be very different. Difficulty with a family member could be raising your frustration levels. Take a deep breath and return to your buoyant, optimistic self. Tonight: Avoid a disagreement. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You beam in more of what youwant. Other swill find your positive attitude and strength to be incredible. You might be feeling pressured by various people, and you could be taken aback by everything that occurs. Tonight: Do not let someone’s disagreeable mood get to you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★ You might feel unusually warm and caring. Friends will facilitate your path, but you still should be cautious with your finances. Do not make any agreements today. Be careful when driving, especially if you feel irritated. You could be distracted. Tonight: Not to be found. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ Focus on what you want, but know that by being stubborn, you will only prevent yourself from attaining that goal. Be open to friends who seemto surround you. Follow their advice. You will be unusually fortunate with an older person. Tonight: Where the action is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): ★★★★ Youmight want to discuss a situation that is irritating you; however, you could have trouble expressing your feelings. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly explode or lose your temper. Be cool with those who are in charge. Tonight: Chill out by getting some exercise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ Keep reaching beyond your self-imposed limits. When you think outside the box, your vision will allow you to see a solution. The decisions you make from this perspective could be quite dynamic. Open up to this thought process more often. Tonight: Take a brisk walk first. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ Youmight want to consider the alternatives that have not yet been discussed. You have a unique perspective and often see what others do not. A partner will give you important feedback. Still, be sure to take his or her comments with a grain of salt. Tonight: With a favorite person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ Defer to those in your immediate environment. You will hear more than your share of irritation froman older boss, friend or relative. Don’t take this person’s comments personally, as they probably are not directed at you. Tonight: Be open to what others share.

BORN TODAY: Rapper Snoop Dogg (1971), singer/songwriter Tom Petty (1950), columnist Dr. Joyce Brothers (1927)

Jacqueline Bigar