Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 9, 2009: This year, you find that staying on a level course takes a fair share of talent. If single, you could meet someone quite special; remember to toss your rose-colored shades. If attached, the two of you have a very special tie. Keep the chemistry alive. Cancer pushes you into the limelight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Just when you thought everything was handled for the weekend, a surprise heads in your direction. How you handle this event could define your weekend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• You might feel that you have all the details handled, only to find out otherwise. Difficulties occur involving a meeting, a last-minute snafu and/or a friend with a hassle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• The best of intentions easily could get waylaid. Stay centered, knowing you want to end the week on a positive note. Trust your decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) •• Listen, think and say no to a knee-jerk reaction. You might not like what you are seeing. Make that OK, and you will be OK. Listen to what someone says, but also be aware of this person’s motives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••• Use the daylight hours to the max. Listen and share more of yourself, be it in a meeting or with individuals. Trust in your ability to figure out what is appropriate here.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Everyone looks to you for answers and responses. You know when enough is enough, especially from an unstable partner who drives you a touch crazy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••• Keep detaching, and that will help you deal with uproar and a fast change of events. Face it: As inspired as you can be, not everyone sees the wisdom of your ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Work with a key partner and don’t worry so much about the end results. Surely someone might have a difficult time getting this person’s logic, but not you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• You might discover that others really need you, and if you don’t help, you’ll incur their wrath, like it or not. How you handle someone could take an interesting turn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Get everything done, and be sure a project or situation is tight, as an element of the unpredictable races through this afternoon. Trying to obtain an overview could be close to impossible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Someone who you thought you had settled a problem with reactivates. Be careful with your finances, as you could be put in a position where you might have to pick up an expense.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• Pressure continues from the home front. You wonder how and why you need to put up with a difficult partner. Stop and take in a dose of realism.