Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Oct. 12, 2009: This year, you feel more valued than in past years. You feel the push and pull of other needs, your goals and many people’s judgments. If single, you could meet someone through your friends. If attached, build on your friendship this year, and everything else will fall into place. Leo is a fun and loyal friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Believe in your creativity, and tap into it more completely. You easily could run into a challenge or two; use your ingenuity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Anchor in and understand what is motivating a family member. You might need to make an effort to communicate in a less intimidating manner with a child or loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• You’ll have many chances to display your close-to-perfect art of communicating. On the other hand, your frustration points to the fact that perfection has not yet been met!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• You, above many other signs, have the unique ability to justify expenditures for your long-term security. In any case, you need to determine what is really important and follow those guidelines.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You smile, and the world smiles. Go within and decide on your priorities, using this magnetism to the max. You often take people and situations for granted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Your inner voice is working overtime trying to break through pessimism. Though you could feel justified in your perspective, events will help you see otherwise in the near future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• You flourish to an unprecedented level in meetings and with crowds. Never lose your focus, and what comes forward will be very powerful and important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Many eyes are looking at you. A lot of people want your feedback, but some want to dominate and couldn’t care less. Your voice counts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• You have a flair for detaching and seeing the whole story, or as much as can be seen. Also, don’t hesitate to seek out an expert or two with a different perspective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• As you can imagine, anyone who partners with you professionally will learn a lot. Don’t be surprised if you hit a challenge out of the blue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Others keep interrupting your plans. The real question remains: Is that OK with you? Perhaps you might find a partner or a co-worker difficult and contrary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Defer to associates, or plot out your work and errands by yourself. As it stands, people don’t tend to do the job as you might like.