Born today, you tend to be rather quiet and unassuming in your private life, but when it comes to your work, you are just the kind of person to attract a great deal of attention to yourself. You can be a loud, vibrant, forceful individual when you have to be, and in situations that require you to take the lead and demand more from others, you can do that, too. You are destined for greatness in a field that allows you to follow your heart. You are not good at things that do not interest you -- or, rather, you simply don't apply yourself to those things and therefore do not do them well!
You are able to employ almost superhuman patience when you are waiting for a plan to come to fruition. You know how to set things in motion and then wait for the results -- without imposing your own will or forcing things to happen prematurely. You are confident that your plans can always succeed.
Also born on this date are: John Dewey, philosopher and psychologist; Arlene Francis, actress; Tom Petty, singer-songwriter and musician; Art Buchwald, columnist; Bela Lugosi, actor.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your eagerness to see into the future and know what's going to transpire may be too much. You must let things happen on their own.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is no room for insecurity or self-doubt at this time. Do what you can, and that will surely be more than enough.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a friend may be involved in separate endeavors that are actually parallel in tone and intention. You can share a victory very soon.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to challenge authority and break with tradition, but be sure to keep your feet on the ground.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may work closely with someone whose motives are similar to your own, but whose methods differ dramatically. You can learn a lot!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are resolved to fulfill a certain aspect of your destiny, and you surely can, with the help of those around you -- now or very soon.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Force of habit will dictate many of your actions, but during evening hours you'll have the freedom to do something quite new.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The time has come to ask for what is yours by right. You've encountered resistance in the past, but today it is likely to be minimal.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are able to combine the pragmatic and the fantastical in a way that surprises your critics and inspires your supporters.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The problems you encounter may be born of personality rather than any deficiency in knowledge or skill. Discuss this openly.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can gather more resources than anyone might expect. What you do with them will make all the difference.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your own will may not be quite enough to ensure success, so you must solicit the aid of those who have pledged support in the past.