Horoscopes

For Monday, Oct. 17

Those with birthdays today: A lunar eclipse on your birthday could herald substantial changes the following year. Do not fight change. Do not look at any situation as bad, but rather transitory. How this stellar event impacts you will depend on your chart. If you are a woman, you might have a mini identity crisis and take another look at your emotional life. If you are a man, there could be a change in the emotional caliber of your life. Some will say hello to new homes. If you are single, your status will probably change as you learn to value closeness on a new level. If you are attached, work with each other, allowing transformation. ARIES can challenge you.

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)

With an eclipse in your sign this morning, your levels of energy could fluctuate dramatically. Don’t push yourself, as you could be accident-prone. Do more mental work involving finances and your bills. Tonight: Revise your fall budget.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You certainly hop out of bed on the wrong side this morning. Have you thought about getting back in bed and calling in, or at least making this a half-day? You will be all the happier. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A change involving a friendship, meeting or goal happens quickly. You might ponder what has happened for quite a while. Take your time today. Your imagination finds solutions. Tonight: Take it easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be ready to swing or adjust to a different professional or community stance. Be gracious, knowing that ultimately everything happens for the better. Tonight: Brainstorm away.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Information and news could rapidly change. Confirm what you hear with care. Others admire your resourcefulness blended with your leadership. Tonight: In charge, whether you want to be or not.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Someone close or key to your life could change his or her tune soon. Once more, take the high road and walk in others’ shoes. Explore new ways of thinking and handling issues. Tonight: Read between the lines.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Others can upset your apple cart if you allow them to. On the other hand, you can swing with change and upset. Depend on a very important friend or associate. Tonight: Be a duo.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

If you are exhausted, honor the drain in your energy. Let others run with the ball. You always feel as if you have to do everything. You don’t. Tonight: Flip through your messages first.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might expect changes with a romantic relationship, child or creative product – perhaps not immediately, but soon. Look at this phase as a transformation. Tonight: In your favorite chair.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Handle a personal or domestic matter first thing this morning. You will need to come to some kind of conclusion. Once you clear out this situation, your creativity will flourish. Tonight: Bring others together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Take your car in for a checkup in the near future. Also, become a more cautious driver. Are you considering a home office or remodeling a room or two? Aquarius adores the different. Tonight: Return a long-distance call.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Handle your finances with kid gloves today and for the next several weeks. You will find that others have many suggestions about how to invest your funds. Claim your power; make your own choices. Tonight: Chat with a friend.