Horoscope for October 18, 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)

•••• Get together with others. A relationship gets a new lease on life if you and the other person are willing. In a moment of frustration, don’t toss all your good will down the drain and lose your temper. That won’t help. Tonight: Talks and dinner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Defer to a friend or loved one. You don’t need to make plans. Others need to do that job once in a while in order to appreciate what you do for them. A family member could be on the warpath and getting consumed with his or her “stuff.” Tonight: Listen well.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Investigate what is being presented. What appears like a lot of fun just might be. Lighten up and get to the bottom of what seems to be an aggressive action or comment. Communication could sizzle. Stay away from no-win situations. Tonight: Make it easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You are full of mischief and fun, even if you have some serious items to deal with. A partner seems to be changing right in front of you. Let this person display his or her true colors, and respond accordingly. Tonight: Let go of worries and enjoy the moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Anchor in and watch the circus that lives around you. Be it an animal, loved ones or kids, everyone appears to be on a mission and lets you know where they are coming from. Take a stand only if need be. You could come off as stern. Tonight: At home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Keep conversations moving, and handle a personal matter quietly. It would be a mistake to swallow your feelings and internalize them. Use a creative outlet to help work out what is happening. Make time for a child. Tonight: Let your imagination go.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• How you handle a personal matter could change if you relax and don’t get caught up in a situation. A risk simply might be too much to handle. Don’t try to please others; take care of yourself and your needs first. Tonight: Stick to your budget.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• You bloom despite a situation and handle it directly. You are in the process of changing key relationships and how you interact. How you relate and the words you choose make all the difference. Today is a prime example. Tonight: Whatever you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•• If you want a low-key or quiet day, you might need to take off for a drive and leave your phone at home. A movie could work, as long as you don’t let others know where you can be found. Digest news on your own schedule. Tonight: Stay mysterious.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Join friends and let the rest be spontaneous. Listen to news, and integrate information. A new beginning with your public image could be forthcoming. Relationships could break new ground after a very difficult period. Tonight: Be open to different styles.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Others could be combative and difficult. You might want to rethink a situation that involves a difficult and defiant associate. Take a stand and define your boundaries. Check in with an older relative or friend. Tonight: Dinner out.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Reach out for those at a distance. You might feel overwhelmed by everything that is going on. Taking off for a day and leaving your problems at home could be more important than you realize. A change of scenery recharges all aspects of your life. Tonight: Try a new restaurant.