Horoscopes for October 20

­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) ••••• Your creativity and ability to understand others allow greater give-and-take. Tap into your ingenuity. Others delight in your ideas. Tonight: Let more fun in.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••• A personal matter could color your day. You will be freer and more direct once you have settled a problem. Tonight: Anchor in.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••••• You have the right words. You can be sure of that, considering another person’s reaction. Your sense of humor and instincts could change your choices. Tonight: Close to home but having some fun.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) ••• Be aware of your need to have more control than what’s possible. Power plays could backfire. Try to build up your self-esteem. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• You see way beyond the obvious. Trying to let another person have a glimpse of what you think could be overwhelming. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •• You might be a little too much in your head. You also could be overreacting. Opportunities strike from out of left field; be ready to act. Tonight: Play it low-key.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Focus on what you want. Meetings prove to be rewarding and help you draw in a key associate or partner. The unexpected plays a role in your decision-making process. Tonight: Where the action is.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Take a stand, knowing what you want. You might need to convince others of the rightness of your ways. Are you sure of how on target you are? Tonight: Burning the midnight oil.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Reach out for someone at a distance. You can count on this person to open mental doors. Tonight: Let your mind wander.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• Deal with a partner directly. In fact, your exchange will feel quite rewarding and worthwhile. Brainstorm, and explain any hesitation you might have. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Others come forward. A boss or authority figure is in such a good mood you might not be ready for all his or her energy. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• Keep conversations moving. Your optimism infuses others, so much so that they keep coming back for more. Tonight: Push until you’re too tired.