Horoscope for October 17, 2009

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)

••••• New beginnings become possible in a key relationship. Someone might be more ready to forgive and forget than in the past. Remember, tossing the past in someone’s face resolves nothing. Tonight: Just not alone!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Though you might want to take off and be as free as a bird, you could be surprised by the outcome of focusing on a long-overdue project. Tonight: Mellow out.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• You have a certain spring in your step that attracts many. People wonder why you have so much spunk and confidence. Tonight: Ever light.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• A new beginning becomes possible. How you deal with someone could change radically if you make an effort to understand what is going on. Tonight: Close to home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Newfound energy makes you hard to keep up with. Cut others some slack, leaving perfectionism for you and you only. Tonight: Say yes to living.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Be more sensitive to your budget, whether planning a party or buying a key object. You discover that playing the role of Ralph Nader is very appealing. Tonight: A little splurge is OK.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• You are all smiles. Take your cues from a child about how to relax and have a great time. Learn to be more present in the moment. Tonight: Wherever the party is.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Sometimes it is more interesting to be an observer. Try it for a day! Let others reveal more of themselves. Tonight: No one needs to know what you are doing. Be the mysterious Scorp.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Understand the importance of a key friend. Take time to really share and be two kids together. Tonight: Where you are, the party is.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Take a stand if you must, or go to work. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is going on around you. Tonight: Certainly not a wallflower.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Just be spontaneous in the face of good news and opportunity. It feels as if you can do nothing wrong. Let your creativity and jovial nature merge. Tonight: Whatever works.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• An invitation, though it might just include you and one other person, is well worth pursuing, even if it means moving and/or cancelling plans. Tonight: Follow another person’s lead.