Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011: Key people in your life seem to be the instruments of surprises. You never know what is going to happen next. You discover how flexible you can be and how exciting the unexpected is. If single, you could meet someone while traveling or who is a foreigner. If attached, work together to realize a long-term goal. You will enjoy manifesting it together. Leo is fun to have as a friend. A baby born today, after 3:06 a.m. Pacific time, has a Sun in Libra and a Moon in Leo. Prior to that time, the baby has a Moon in Cancer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • • Your creativity and ability to understand others allow greater give-and-take. Tap into your ingenuity. Others delight in your ideas.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • A personal matter could color your day. You will be freer and more direct once you have settled a problem. If you can, work from home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • • You have the right words. You can be sure of that, considering another person’s reaction. Your sense of humor and instincts could change your choices.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • Be aware of your need to have more control than what’s possible. Power plays could backfire. Try to build up your self-esteem.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • You see way beyond the obvious. Trying to let another person have a glimpse of what you think could be overwhelming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • You might be a little too much in your head. You also could be overreacting. Opportunities strike from out of left field; be ready to act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • Focus on what you want. Meetings prove to be rewarding and help you draw in a key associate or partner. The unexpected plays a role in your decision-making process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • Take a stand, knowing what you want. You might need to convince others of the rightness of your ways. Are you sure of how on-target you are?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • • Reach out for someone at a distance. You can count on this person to open mental doors. The unexpected occurs with a child or loved one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Deal with a partner directly. In fact, your exchange will feel quite rewarding and worthwhile. Brainstorm, and explain any hesitation you might have.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • Others come forward. A boss or authority figure is in such a good mood you might not be ready for all his or her energy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • Keep conversations moving. Your optimism infuses others, so much so that they keep coming back for more. Use care with your finances, as you pull the wild card financially.