HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, November 3, 2017: This year you will be subtle, yet you also will be more put-together and confident. Don’t worry so much about your choices or direction. Trust yourself. You are in the first year of a 12-year luck cycle, which often is considered the luckiest. If you are single, you could have many admirers and dates, if you so choose. If you want to make a commitment, the possibility of meeting someone special strengthens this year. If you are attached, the two of you make excellent choices together. If you respect each other’s differences, working through issues won’t be hard. TAURUS often plays devil’s advocate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You move right past a friend’s resistance and manage to help him or her in the process. The results could be dynamic. Your intuition guides you. If your inner voice suggests taking a financial risk — within reason, such as buying a lottery ticket — do it. Tonight: Treat a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will find that others embrace your suggestions and defer to you for help. Use today’s Full Moon to the fullest, as you are favoured. You will discover the power of words, a big smile and positive energy once more. You might just get what you want. Tonight: The night is yours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Figure out what you want before you decide to involve a close associate. You have the efficiency and energy to cruise right through whatever is dropped on your plate. The upcoming Full Moon suggests that you might need some personal time. Tonight: Follow your inner voice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Friends surround you and have their own agenda. You might choose to use some of their ideas, and as a result, you could learn a lot. Note when you feel tired or bored. In that case, move on, as you need to stay with what you feel great doing. Tonight: Flow with the moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Be prepared to say “no” if you so choose. You will have many requests coming your way today. Your creativity emerges, and others notice. If you feel stifled, head home to work. You will come up with one idea after another. Tonight: Invite friends over for a new version of TGIF.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): If you want to maximise the intense pace of the day, allow others to reach you. You could be pleased by those who contact you. You’ll get several invitations that you can’t say “no” to. Clear out as much work as possible within this hectic pace. Tonight: A friend inspires you.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): You’ll find relating to be easy today, especially since the person with whom you need to speak seems ready to clear the air. Some of what you hear from various people might be difficult to hear. Use caution when considering others’ suggestions. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Even if others seem full of energy and want to take the lead, you will have the final say. Be careful with how you manifest your strength. Others might feel as if you have wrestled control away from them. Be as diplomatic as possible. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might be overly serious and want to withdraw. You won’t have that opportunity unless you decide to take some time off, even just for the afternoon. Good luck comes to those who take some personal time. You also need to trust your inner voice. Tonight: Time to relax!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Reach out to your friends as they seem to be the source of your great ideas. The more social your interactions, the more successful the project will be. You might want more feedback from certain loved ones. Opt for spontaneity. Tonight: You are the leader of the gang.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You might not intend to take the lead, yet certain circumstances drop the responsibilities on you. Enjoy infusing more of your ideas into a specific project and re-energising it. Others eye your style with approval. Go for what you want. Tonight: Help others enjoy their night.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Open up communication between you and someone you often see at work. This person can be dominant but often remains distant. You might find that you finally are able to come to an easy agreement on a key matter. Follow your intuition. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.

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