HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016: This year your charisma shines through. You have the gifts of energy, perception and understanding. Your goodwill prevents you from letting squabbles develop into more. Others sometimes don’t understand your ideas. Try explaining yourself differently. If you are single, you will fill up your little black book in no time. Though you might feel carefree, be aware of what type of person you would like to relate to. If you are attached, you and your sweetie might attempt to avoid hassles involving your home. Work together in order to resolve some of these issues. PISCES distracts you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might not know whether taking action will make a difference with a boss. You probably will choose to approach this matter in a different way. You easily could become cranky when dealing with someone’s intense points of view. Tonight: Design the night just for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A talk with a friend will be upbeat. This person can be somewhat flaky and unpredictable at times, but today his or her presence will be inspirational. A partner might seem uptight and not in sync with your ideas. Listen rather than become defensive. Tonight: Avoid a volatile situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll want to deal with a rapidly changing situation. To succeed, you’ll need to speak your mind. You also might need to calm down a partner. You could have your hands full. A loved one seems to be changing right in front of your eyes. Be less judgmental. Tonight: Say “yes.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look at the big picture, and also at what you had anticipated could happen. Your imagination could change your perception. Be open to someone else’s feedback. This person might be quite upset about a key issue. Be a good listener. Tonight: Avoid sarcasm.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You enjoy relating on a one-on-one level. You’ll come to a better understanding than in the recent past. Your sensitivity will be needed to tame an associate’s anger. Try to root out the issue, but be patient. Adjust your schedule, if need be. Tonight: Take a walk around the block.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Defer to friends and loved ones. You could be tired of what is happening on the homefront, and a disagreement could emerge from out of nowhere. Work on your listening skills. A child or loved one wants your attention. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s request.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Get into a major project, and clear out as much as you can. You might be more serious and uptight than usual; use that energy to tackle what is ailing you. Avoid sarcasm. Put on a smile, and let events play out. Tonight: Make time for exercise or some other stressbuster.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Your imagination emerges, and you’ll share more of your thoughts. A key person might give you his or her feedback. Put yourself in the mindset of clearing up any potential arguments and disagreements. Tonight: Keep some of your personal sentiments to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might want to let go of your need for control. Try to enjoy what is happening around you. You could be concerned about an expense. Instead of getting angry, share your feelings and explain the situation as you see it. Others will understand. Tonight: Head home early.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Refuse to push your point so hard. Even if someone doesn’t acknowledge your rationale, that doesn’t mean he or she didn’t hear it. This person simply might be trying to win the argument. The best approach would be to express your logic. Tonight: Catch up on news.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your sensitivity toward your finances will help you, even if others are trying to get you to change your mind about a purchase. Know what you want in the long run. Don’t let an argument or a sense of being misunderstood trigger you. Tonight: Evaluate your budget with care.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You might feel pushed by a friend or associate who tends to be overly assertive. You could feel as if you are going to lose your temper. If you suddenly become argumentative or sarcastic, know that you are just prolonging the disagreement. Tonight: Head out the door.

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