HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, October 24, 2016: This year you often find yourself in the limelight. You become a leader or someone who many people seek out. This type of responsibility may feel heavy. Get plenty of rest, and don’t hesitate to say “no” to any request that does not suit you. It is important to honour your needs first. If you are single, many opportunities to meet people emerge. If you are authentic and open to meeting someone, you will. If you are attached, you and your sweetie need to make your bond a high priority. Otherwise, your busy schedules could prevent you from spending quality time together. LEO can challenge you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your spontaneity and impulsiveness will be met with cheers and applause. At times others can’t seem to deal with your high energy, but today is the exception. A discussion could go from what is fair to what is possible. Tonight: Already dreaming up a new set of weekend plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You could be having a difficult time handling the various forces around you. Fatigue marks your decisions and you may decide to stay close to home. Postpone what you can. Why put yourself in a difficult situation unnecessarily? Tonight: Be more direct with others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will state your case clearly in a conversation about a business-related matter. Others might greet your clarity with tension. For some reason, they seem to feel that it would be better to dismiss the issue than to deal with it head-on. Tonight: Catch up on a pal’s news.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You and an associate differ on how to handle a financial matter. Whereas you opt for a more traditional approach, this person seems to want to take a risk and completely revamp the situation. Tap into your creativity to find a resolution. Tonight: Reach out for more information.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You may feel as if you are close to unstoppable. Unexpected news heads your way that could stop you in your tracks. Considering the source, you probably should not be surprised. Sort fact from fiction with the knowledge that there are other answers. Tonight: Feel your Wheaties.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Someone you deal with on a one-on-one level could surprise you. What would be great is a change of direction. You may not be prepared to make any decisions just yet. Mull over your ideas and test out your thoughts on a responsive friend. Tonight: First nap, then decide.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Friends will play a significant role in your decisions. A loved one could be unusually volatile and difficult to approach. If you touch base with this person during the day, you might find yourself in a tizzy. Honour a need for space and thought. Tonight: Say little.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Don’t hesitate to clearly state your desires to a higher-up. This person’s response is likely to surprise you; it also could throw you into limbo. You may not know what to do next. Maintain a strong profile and say little. Tonight: Nap, but be open to a late invitation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Take an overview, even if someone does something to throw you off. You may be more triggered than you would like to let on. Do some networking and some much-needed research on a key issue. Know that you will need to make a decision soon. Tonight: Relax if you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Close relating often brings positive results. You may be sitting on an unpredictable issue that has the capacity to become even more unstable. Defer to someone you trust who gives you strong feedback. Try to read between the lines with a loved one. Tonight: Defer, if need be.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You could be in a situation where you will want to revise your thinking. Ask more questions if you are unsure of what to do. A conversation may open new doors. You will have a lot going on that you will need to check out. Tonight: Let others run with the moment.

PISCES (Feb19-March 20): You may be handling a lot more than you had intended to. A financial issue could blow up. Allow greater give-and-take. Go with the moment, but question what is happening with a co-worker or friend. This person might be upsetting you without intending to. Tonight: Relax.

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