HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, October 8, 2016: This year you might feel pressured to perform to your highest potential. No one is more critical of your performance than you are. Relax and go with the moment. Be less judgemental of yourself, and as a result, you will be less judgemental of others. If you are single, you will attract many admirers. Know that the possibility of meeting the love of your life this year is very good. If you are attached, you will have your hands full adjusting to your partner’s many changes of personality and self-expression. Relating to your sweetie definitely won’t be boring. CAPRICORN might be too controlling for your taste.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be willing to take a risk right now. Use your instincts as well as your ability to have others open up about what is going on with them. You will appreciate how an older friend or family member reveals what he or she is feeling. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A surprise visit could result in a change of plans. Your imagination will take you down a path that reveals many suggestions. Opt for something you have never done. You sometimes see change as an indication of instability, but that is not the case now. Tonight: Try something new.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might prefer to relate closely to one individual at a time right now. A partner or close associate could choose to share some not-so-pleasant feelings. Listen and understand that this person is opening up to you. A financial change will be positive. Tonight: Dinner for two.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Defer to a loved one who often demonstrates his or her loyalty. Know that you are likely to hear news that delights you. Recognise that you do not have the whole story yet. A partner is changing right in front of your eyes. Tonight: Listen carefully to someone else’s suggestion.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will want to get more exercise. You are likely to throw yourself into a project. What you believe is going on might not correlate with reality. Take off your rose-coloured glasses. You could be making a major change without even realising it. Tonight: Think positively.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) A loved one will attempt to gain your full attention, and is likely to be successful. You could witness a change in this person’s mood or behaviour. A close family member or loved one might not be realistic, but he or she does care about you. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend well!

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Focus on your priorities, especially if you experience a lot of crosswinds. Your anger could emerge when dealing with a domestic issue. How long have you been sitting on your feelings? You might be enchanted by a new friend. Tonight: If you want to change your plans, do.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) You usually are not talkative, yet you seem to dominate the airwaves right now. You could become quite irritated because of someone’s ignorant comments. In order to maintain your sanity, do not even try to explain your perspective. Tonight: Adjust your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Curb a need to be controlling. You sometimes act on this feeling in your money dealings. You might need to adjust to a loved one’s personality change. You have a lot going on at home, which seems to be creating an unusual amount of stress. Tonight: Treat a pal to dinner.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) Your energy revs up your innate charisma. You can ask for anything and have that desire fulfilled. Others feel as if they cannot say “no” to you. The issue that surrounds their compliance is that it likely isn’t going to last long. Be careful. Tonight: If you can dream it, you can do it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Be willing to take a back seat. Embrace the role of the observer, even if you’re not comfortable with what is going on. Your feelings toward a close loved one could change because of what you see and hear. Tonight: Count your change, and be careful when handling funds.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Your friends could be more demanding than you had anticipated. If you can bring a loved one along with you, you can solidify plans. Follow your instincts regarding how to manifest a long-term desire. A change in perspective is likely. Tonight: Be where the action is.

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