Horoscope for October 17, 2010

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)

••• Don’t let a hassle color your day; let it go quickly. Join family and/or friends. Go off to the movies or where there is some mind candy. Tonight: Having fun.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Stay above the fray. Invite family or friends to join you. You can meet and go to the movies. Allow your imagination to play out when making fun plans. Tonight: Start thinking “work.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Keep reaching out for others. You have a little too much energy. Go for a hike or go to a flea market or art show. You might want to be physical while relaxing. Use your imagination. Tonight: Maximize your free time.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Rethink a decision involving a partnership. Someone has the ability to pull the wool over your eyes, and knows it! Tonight: Let another person decide. Go along for the ride.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Someone creates an uproar in your inner circle. The trick is not to respond. Let go and join a loved one or friend for a day outing. You might be overwhelmed by all the conversation. Just listen and allow yourself to flow with the moment. Tonight: Go with someone else’s ideas.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• Schedule time for relaxation, and indulge yourself a little. Take a walk near water and enjoy the fall foliage. Let your mind wander; be less concerned with the moment. Recharge your energy by letting go of your cares and worries. Tonight: Treat yourself well.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Allow yourself more flex. Refuse to beat yourself up about a bad decision. Know that next time when you are faced with similar circumstances, you will make a better decision. Avoid wild risking. Tonight: Act like it is Friday night.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You could be more upset about a domestic matter than you realize. Stay close to home and relax. You might need to have an important discussion with a friend or loved one. Tonight: Put on a favorite movie, TV show or music.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Your ability to communicate comes through. If you are aggravated about a matter, clear the air before your feelings develop into anything more. Take the time to catch up on a sibling’s or neighbor’s news. Tonight: Hang out.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•• Be careful dealing with a friend who agitates you and carries on until he or she gets his or her way. Decide if you want to deal with this behavior anymore. Drop in on an older friend or relative. Tonight: Treat another person to dinner, but also a long-overdue chat!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Someone you look up to doesn’t hesitate to express his or her irritation. An opportunity to detach and perhaps take off for the day is just what the doctor ordered. Tonight: Play out a special fantasy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•• Take some time for yourself. You could be overly tired or drawn. You might need to stop and consider certain options. News from a distance could force a change of plans. Listen to a dear friend or loved one. Tonight: Do whatever makes you happy.