Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013: This year you have the drive and energy to take the lead at work or to launch your own business. You enjoy that interpersonal touch that helps others open up. Use care when expressing your affection. You often don’t realize that you become angry when you are confused. If single, be careful that your lavish and indulgent attitude is not taken for granted. If attached, the two you enjoy traveling together and sharing your hobbies. Taurus is grounded but sometimes too conservative. A baby born today has a sun in Libra and a moon in Aries if born before 12:27 a.m. Afterward, the moon will be in Taurus.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Observe your more possessive side emerging. You might be confused as to the proper way to eliminate some distorted insecurity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Express your feelings, and know that you have a full audience. Your charisma peaks, and others respond accordingly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • Know when to pull back and say little. Someone clearly responds to your efforts, but you do need to stay low-key.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • Zero in on what you want. Being a leader is all good and well, but it is not the same as being a real friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • Someone might have to deal with your conservative, uptight personality. Confusion surrounds plans and conversations. Hang in there, and you’ll gain insight.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Keep reaching out for a different idea or solution. This suggestion does not mean that you need to break into wild behavior, but rather that you need to think outside the box.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Deal with others directly. You are even better on a one-on-one level. Don’t hesitate to express your feelings; your vulnerability could be your best defense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • You might find it unusually difficult to share and integrate with others. As a result, you might opt to go in your own direction for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. There could be some frustration and/or anger surrounding a personal matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • When you hit a problem, you will be unusually energetic and enthusiastic. You might disagree with a loved one, but you will act together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • You might opt to stay close to home, where you will get a lot done and make a dent in what you must do. .

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Read between the lines. Touch base with a sibling who often might be on a different path. Catch up on news, but try to avoid any negativity.