HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, November 15, 2016: This year your life seems to revolve around certain individuals who tend to affect your thinking and way of proceeding. These people can grasp many different perspectives and present them well. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone of significance toward your next birthday. You will find this person’s actions intriguing. If you are attached, your significant other can be very charming. Although your sweetie may not respond to the drama you are capable of creating, he or she will express his or her caring in a meaningful way. GEMINI makes you laugh with his or her odd thoughts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)Communication may be considered a strength of yours, yet your energy and willingness to drive a hard bargain also star as assets. Confusion seems to surround a conversation. Double-check what you hear, and confirm meeting places and times. Tonight: Out and about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Use caution with your spending, as you easily could give in to one of your whims. Consider the long-term ramifications. A conversation about money must occur with a friend. Do more listening. Evaluate where you are coming from. Tonight: A solution will appear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Others seem to be experiencing a level of discomfort and you may not want to do what is needed. You could decide to plunge right in and convince a partner to do the same. Make time for a child or a budding friendship. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) If your preference is to isolate yourself, do it. So many moods and unexpected feelings could mar your day as well as others’. Insulating yourself may be a very smart idea. A roommate or family member will come through for you in a big way. Tonight: Happy at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Where your friends are is where you want to be. You seem to have too much energy for your own good. Don’t try so hard to win others over. You may want to slow down and postpone a decision. Communicate your bottom line. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) Tension marks your day, no matter what your plans are. You have get-up-and-go, yet no real way to direct this energy. You may be frustrated by someone else’s vagueness or by a loved one’s sarcasm. Take on a project that you can handle on your own. Tonight: Out late.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Look at the implications of what you are doing. A family member pushes you in a certain direction. Be more straightforward when dealing with a loved one. Make sure your words mean the same thing to him or her. Tonight: Opt for an unusual happening at a favourite place.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. Your imagination plays a big role in choosing what you’ll do. Your instincts serve you well today. Remember to be logical when making a decision. Use caution with funds in all your dealings. Tonight: Pay bills first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Defer to a friend, and listen to his or her side of the story. You may find a personal matter to be more complex than you initially had thought. Others seem to be coming forward with questions, which only adds confusion to the moment. Tonight: Defer, defer, defer.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) You are able to get past a lot of hassles if you keep your nose to the grindstone. Pace yourself, knowing full well that you have a lot to do and cannot participate in the drama that may be surrounding you. You will hear all about it when you are ready. Tonight: Play it easy.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Your innovative side seems to take over right now. Others may perceive a lightness about you that appears in conversation after conversation. You’ll take a misunderstanding with a grain of salt, as you know no ill will was intended. Tonight: Take the high road.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Tension builds. Be wise and distance yourself from a difficult situation. Close your door at work, if possible. Screen your calls. A lot can change in the matter of minutes. An associate presents a more upbeat point of view. Tonight: Delight in the company of a close friend.

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