Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013: This year you could run into several obstacles. How you look at these hassles defines your success or your failure. You often test boundaries and ask a lot of questions. Financial ties will be important, and they could be an issue in a relationship. You can count on an older friend or family member. If single, be aware that money could be a difficult issue when dating potential suitors. If attached, consider getting separate bank accounts. Taurus might seem tougher than you are, but he or she is gentle. A baby born today has a sun in Libra and a moon in Taurus.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Deal with an edginess or a fleeting mood that is uncomfortable. Try to work it out by going to the source of what triggered you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • You wake up on top of the world, until you run into someone who is acting like Mr. Scrooge. Your empathy allows a great deal of understanding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You might question plans and get no answer. How you see a loved one could become tainted because of this lack of response.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Listen to news with openness, even if you would prefer to slam the phone down. Focus on resolution and clearing out a space for some Sunday time with a child.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • Stay on top of a situation, as you might have some responsibility in determining how it unwinds. You will go to extremes if you feel as though a family member is raining on your parade.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • You might wonder what to do with a situation that seems to be dissolving in front of you. The answer is easy: Do nothing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • You could be wondering exactly which direction to head in. Choose your company first, and then the decision will be natural. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Listen to what is being shared. Someone who tends to be quiet most of the time might decide to open up. You could be surprised by what you are hearing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Remain sure of yourself, and be willing to put in the extra effort that can define success from failure. This quite possibly might take place in the emotional realm.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • You might want to rethink a choice or situation that revolves around a child. Lean toward plans that allow your creativity to emerge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • You might want to stay close to home and do what you want for a change. Someone close to you could give you a lot of flak just because he or she can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Sharing your feelings is important in the long run. This discussion might revolve around helping someone make a sound decision.