HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, October 23, 2023. Scorpio season arrives today, giving us the opportunity to explore our desires in depth. As we embark on this journey beneath the surface we can expect to become intimately acquainted with the best and the worst the human experience. Under today’s skies we may feel the emotional intensity right out of the gate. The current cosmic weather encourages us to abandon convention and step outside our comfort zones, but we should be mindful of being careless in our actions. On the plus side, it’s a good time to move on from anything that feels regressive.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Don’t be too quick to say “Yes” to anything. Give yourself some time to think on it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Consider ways that you can be a bit more cooperative or flexible. Beware of being unnecessarily stubborn.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Take your time or go with a step-by-step approach. There’s no need to get too far ahead of yourself.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Try not to stress yourself out about the future. Stay anchored in the present moment.

LEO (July 23 to Aug 22): Don’t feel like you have to change just to make someone else happy. Remain true to yourself.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22): Maybe you need to shake things up a little. Get curious and open yourself up to something new.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22): If you must take a risk, be strategic about it, or at least make sure that it’s worth the reward.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21): Be mindful of letting folks get under your skin. Regardless of what others might say or do, they can’t dim your light.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21):Do you have way too much going on? Maybe it’s time to take a step back or dial it down a bit.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19): Being a part of a team or group effort will get you where you want to be faster than flying solo.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18): How can you take better ownership of your feelings? One way might be getting to the root of your emotions so that you can take a more self-empowered approach in handling them.

PISCES (Feb 19 to March 20): Don’t expect the worst. You have what you need to achieve the best-possible outcome.

FOR TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

You’re a force to be reckoned with. You’re passionate and driven, and you don’t take “No” for an answer. Reaching your goals is rarely difficult because you’re so determined. But even if you do face a setback, you still come out on top. Community is important to you but you’re not the type of person to follow the crowd. You’re a nonconformist, and you may even inspire others to embrace their own uniqueness. You pay attention to what your gut tells you, and you never second-guess yourself. This year may present you with the opportunity to upgrade your home or expand your chosen family.

Birthdate of: Amandla Stenberg; actress-singer; Ireland Baldwin, model; Emilia Clarke, actress.

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