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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Oct. 15, 2018: This year you appear to be pulled in several directions. Your domestic life holds unusual significance, no matter what your status is. CAPRICORN can anchor you yet be difficult. 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 might feel an innate tension. Unless you sabotage yourself because of that feeling, your interactions will flourish. Others respond to your requests. Tonight: Out and about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Reach out for more feedback. Talk through the validity of this move. Someone might encourage you to slow down and re-evaluate your options. Tonight: Break a pattern. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★

Move forward and get down to the basics with a partner. Find out what this person wants and expects, and assess whether his or her expectations are in line with yours. Tonight: Have an important talk. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★

Someone appears with a request. You suddenly might find that your plans are put on the back burner as you respond to this person’s needs. Tonight: Choose a fun option.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You have a lot of ground to cover. You could be tired of trying over and over again to reach a certain point of understanding with another person. Tonight: Pace yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Where others hit a roadblock, you see a different path to the same end. Think outside the box, and you’ll come out on top of what’s happening. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

You could be more in touch with your feelings than you have been. You are generally uncomfortable dealing with difficult people. Refuse to stand on ceremony. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ Keep conversations flowing. Someone could reveal an important piece of information. You could feel hurt at first, but given a little time you will grasp the significance of what you’ve heard. Tonight: Meet a friend out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Embrace some fast changes. You might feel as though you can’t change your direction, especially after a conversation. Tonight: Be receptive to someone’s decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19) ★★★ Others seek you out because you seem relaxed and positive. You might hear some news that surprises you but also gives you reason to feel inspired. Tonight: As you like it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ Take a step back, especially if you feel out of sorts. Your ability to tune in to others and get past problems is emphasized. Try not to make any decisions right now. Tonight: Get some much-needed personal time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You could be trying to clear up an issue with a friend or loved one, but there seems to be an element of confusion. Even if you’re sure a conversation went well, you’ll need to verify facts. Tonight: Follow your whims.