Horoscopes

For Friday, Oct. 22, 2004. Your ability to see through others and their behavior helps you relate to them. Your style and ability to communicate develop in a new way. You grow and see life from a different perspective because of your exposure to others. If you are single, you will meet someone quite different come late spring or summer. Be sure the person you choose to relate to is emotionally available. If you are attached, your relationship bonds through planning, scheduling and finally taking a long-desired trip. Aquarius can be an anchor.

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)

  • You wake up smelling the roses and feeling that your day could be close to perfect. News from a distance might encourage you to adjust your thinking. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Take your bows; after all, you’ve put in your share of time and work. A partner wants to pitch in. Let associates run with the ball. Tonight: Say “yes.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Your mind points you in the right direction. Don’t overthink things. A partner revises his or her thinking. As you change, so will this person, perhaps slowly. Tonight: Take off ASAP.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Clearly, you cannot get your 2 cents in. You could learn a whole new approach. Trust a close associate. He or she will come through for you. Tonight: Be with your closest loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You could reverse plans left and right. Be whimsical, but get your work done. Respond to calls. You might take some work home and leave early. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • The ball tumbles into your hands. Be responsible and get the job done. Some of you might be considering a home office. Touch base with those who count. Tonight: Soak or exercise stress away.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You see humor in what others don’t. Don’t push your views on others; rather, understand where co-workers and friends are coming from. Tonight: Lead the parade. Get into the weekend.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You feel a change in your energy as the Sun slides into your sign today. Work on optimism and seeing the glass half-full. Sometimes you even get a bit stern or negative. Tonight: Head home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Your words and attitude have an effect. To many, you have reversed your stand. Actually, you are transforming and changing. Share more of yourself. Tonight: Where your pals are.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Know when to lie low. You might need to reorient your thinking, as quite apparently you are barking up the wrong tree. A meeting turns into a Friday-afternoon get-together. Tonight: You are the party!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You feel that you are on a roll, but you might have a hard time getting others to join in. Friends change plans at the last minute. Float out the door, but head home first. Tonight: Home is where the action is.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * Take your time making a decision. A boss pushes you. Do what you must to maintain the peace, even though you might want to do otherwise. Tonight: Cocoon.