Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009: This year, you often wonder how situations get tossed into limbo when they looked as if they were clear. Learn to regroup quickly. If single, you could meet someone who knocks your socks off. Be careful, as you could be putting this person on a pedestal. There is only one way to go after this, and that is off the pedestal. If attached, the two of you could find this year to be one of the greater years in your relationship. Just be yourself. Capricorn pushes responsibilities on you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• You are vivacious and full of energy. Your ability to mobilize others into a brainstorming session adds to your leadership skills.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••••• Deal on a one-on-one level with key people in your work life. You’ll gain great insight and an unexpected action from an associate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• You might want to rethink your direction and plans. You are frequently on overload and might feel that way one more time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Relax with the moment. You’ll find out what happens if you flow and don’t judge. At the end of the day, you will see that problems will reverse themselves.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You cannot be held back. And even though someone tosses a boomerang into your path, you jump right over it. You have key associates and/or advisers who seem to reflect your creativity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• If possible, take the day off or work from home. Some downtime re-invigorates you, allowing greater give-and-take.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Keep conversations flowing. A sudden gap or change in your schedule could force you to regroup. If you pull in others, you’ll discover more than one solution to a problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Be sensitive to your budget, and don’t overreach beyond what is doable, as tempting as it might be. Examine the impact of a child, loved one and a potential bohemian or wild action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• You beam in much of what you want. Conversations are active and lively. Communication flourishes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Be aware that a pay raise, lottery funds and/or a win at bingo could force you to regroup. Use your sage wisdom in how to handle this additional income.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Zero in on your priorities, knowing what is acceptable. You might want to approach a situation differently and in a more innovative manner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Take a stand if you can. Others are likely to have mixed reactions to your ideas. You could reverse gears, but stop first and think.