Horoscopes

For Monday, Oct. 20, 2003:

Those with birthdays today: Much happens quickly if you focus on what you want this year. You’re unusually successful, capable of networking and touching base with many in your life. You see people this year as they really are. Expect a lot of emotional growth. If you are single, check out a relationship. If attached, the two of you as a combo prove to be a strong mix. Leo can be your best friend.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

  • Use your playfulness to get ahead and manage a problem more directly. Your ability to see through mazes takes you into a new realm. Others might be unusually pleased with what they hear. Tonight: Pretend it’s Friday.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Stay on top of problems, with an eye to better communication. An associate might come down a bit hard on you. Lighten up and take comments as helpful. Tonight: Where the action is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You speed right in, ready to handle a situation. Others might be taken aback by your incisiveness and clear thinking. Success flourishes for those who put themselves on the line. Tonight: Your treat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Dig into a situation carefully, ready to face the bad and the good. Get over a resistance in your thinking. Share your ideas with a creative force. Tonight: Your treat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • The Moon in your sign highlights you. Say something today you have been holding off on for a while. Finally everyone agrees. Enjoy this rare moment. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might not feel like saying much, and perhaps you won’t need to. Others seem to verbalize your thoughts in a way that makes a big difference to them. You agree. Tonight: Rest up.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Aim for more of what you want. Others seem to naturally follow through on your requests. Use special caution with finances. Keep a good hunch to yourself. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Make a statement. Take charge and handle a situation at a distance. You also might need to do some extra research in a particular field in order to make the impression you need and want to make. A boss pushes you hard. Tonight: Out on the town or working late.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Share more of your real self with others. How you see a situation developing could change. A meeting breeds solutions. Tonight: Plan a trip in the near future.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Deal with others on a one-on-one level. Not everyone agrees with you, though they will work toward the same goals. Different ideas provide different paths. Tonight: Spend time together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Deal with others, but don’t be surprised if you get attitude from an associate. Listen to this person’s suggestion. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You pace yourself and get a lot done quickly. Your perspective varies because of information that heads your direction. You get a lot more done if you relax and work with the status quo. Tonight: Off to the gym.