Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012: This year you’ll be able to make a long-term dream a reality. You might consider writing down your dreams, as that also could lead you to what you want. Be aware of a heightened sensitivity involving your intuition, and note any premonitions you get as a result. If single, you could meet someone in your day-to-day travels. If attached, the two of you like to spend time indulging in a favorite pastime or two. Scorpio has an intensity that draws you in. A baby born today has a sun in Libra and a moon in Sagittarius if born after 5:25 p.m. Before that time, the moon is in Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Reach out to others. Those who are wise seek feedback in order to test out an idea. During this process, an even better idea might pop up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Relate to others directly, and know what it is that you desire. Friends and/or loved ones might think they know what they want, but in reality, their ideas come across garbled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Defer to others, and make it a point to let them know that you trust them to make good choices. Then step back and observe.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • All work and no play is not a healthy lifestyle. More than other signs, you have a tendency to swing from one emotional extreme to the other.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • You often exude confidence, yet right now, you are working on a faulty premise for which you do not have all the facts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Listen to news from someone who has easy access to you. You’ll want to rethink a decision involving a partner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • News heads your way that involves your finances or an offer pertaining to money. Do not spend funds before you get them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • You enjoy the dreamlike mood you are in, yet you might not be as realistic as you would like to be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Use your energy in the most effective way you can. The Moon highlights you, which makes nearly anything possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • Allow yourself to loosen up more. If you have an idea or a wish that has been floating around in your mind, bring it forth now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Emphasize what you want. A meeting could be particularly important in completing a project. You might have more supportive friends than you realize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Be discreet, especially if you are confused right now. How you handle a difficult situation could change given some time.