Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011: You might want to move in a new direction this year. Your instincts hold you back, as a conservative path might be best. If single, don’t hold yourself back so much. If attached, the two of you need more mellow time alone as a couple. Work toward a goal. Libra could hold you back. A baby born today is a Scorpio with a moon in Sagittarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Your serious yet firm understanding of the possibilities helps you steer a steady course. Active discussions with another would indicate that you are on your own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • Reach out for a key partner in the financial realm. You might feel limited until you have this conversation. Move forward with care.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You might want to consider others’ requests. You have a plan. It might be wise to follow through on what another person considers important.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • Pace yourself, knowing how much you need to accomplish. A power play occurs between different interests involving financial security and risk-taking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • You might want to extract more from a project requiring your creativity and a good deal of nurturing. Possibly someone is involved with you and has a good idea of what is possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • Your somber mood works well, as you need to feel restricted to some degree. If left alone, you could be carefree and a bit out of kilter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Your slant might be a bit less assuming than you are used to, but on the other hand, it works much better. Your ability to come to terms with situations sets a pattern.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • Be aware that you could be more negative than you realize. Do some thinking about a purchase, but by all means, make the purchase if you really want to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Zero in on what you want. You could be amazed by what goes down around you – just look. Friends could be more somber than you think is necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Take your time and know that if you want to spend the day resisting plans and just doing your thing, that’s OK.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You finally have time to enjoy your friends and the many people in your life. Slow down and decide who and what you want. Others seem to surround you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • A must appearance makes a difference and allows greater flow within your immediate circle. A loved one or special friend could be a little down.