HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, October 25, 2016: This year you often assess your long-term goals. You might be willing to let your finances get out of control at times. Your creativity emerges and makes you a star in different areas of your life. You seem to come up with many different ideas. Know that even if you make a bad choice, you will land well. If you are single, you meet people with ease. Listen carefully to a potential sweetie and give yourself time to get to know this person. If you are attached, you will fulfil a key goal together. The two of you often have a reason to celebrate. VIRGO can be a loyal yet fussy friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Discussions will allow you and others to bring up new ideas. Your creativity will win over a difficult associate. Your instincts will point you to a new path that you were not aware existed. Watch a tendency to go to excess, which could emerge later on. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your imagination opens new doors for you. Conversations with a child or loved one could be delightful. Confusion is likely to surround a close friendship. You might feel as if you are being pulled in two different directions. Try to centre yourself. Tonight: In the limelight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Staying centred needs to be your primary goal in a day full of mixed messages. A loved one might disagree, which could make you feel undermined and unsupported by this person. Stay in touch with someone whom you look up to. Tonight: No wandering! Stay close to home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Discussions could go to extremes. Somehow, a misunderstanding seems to evolve. You might want to approach the issue once more, but try not to cause a problem. You don’t want to push others in such a conflicting situation. Tonight: A family member’s mood is indulgent.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Imagine what would happen if you were willing to give more of yourself on an emotional level. Others appreciate your efforts. Extremes are likely to mark your day. You might need to ask for more support from a partner or loved one. Tonight: Touch base with a close friend.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Stay centred, and don’t allow anyone to cause you to lose your focus. A family member could be more indulgent than you had anticipated. You might be working against each other on a domestic issue. Tonight: An older relative seems confused; clarify what you are saying.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Listen to your instincts, and follow through on what you desire. You seem to have a lot of support to head in the direction you are eyeing. Confusion could affect your daily routine. You might need to clarify your priorities in a discussion. Tonight: Not to be found!

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Friendship plays a key role in your decision-making process. You will need to tap into your ingenuity to keep the peace with a loved one. Your imagination can solve many more problems than you might realise. Curb your spending. Tonight: Zero in on what is important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might feel pressured. As a result, you will want to go within yourself to see how you can effectively handle the various issues around you. If you are able to detach, you’ll come up with answers. Others will pitch in if you ask them to. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Detach, and you will come out ahead. You might be extra sensitive right now, and as a result you could feel upset on some level. Ask yourself whether your feelings are valid. You sense what is going on. Trust your instincts. Tonight: Go for mental and physical relaxation.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): One-on-one relating brings results. A friend or loved one will lift you up with his or her caring. Your expenses could be out of whack. Realise what is motivating you to ignore your budget. Sometimes you spend money to appease some feelings. Tonight: Happy at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Defer to others, and listen to their ideas. Your instincts will carry you past a problem. You could be confused by everything that is happening. Listen to those around you, and try to understand where they are coming from. A boss sees you in a positive light. Tonight: Out late.

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