Born today, you possess one particular talent that will ensure that you rise to the top of your chosen profession -- come what will -- and that is your ability to look at yourself honestly at all times, and to reflect on who you are and why and what you can do to improve and be the best version of "you" possible. While this is something that all successful people can do to one degree or another, for you it is something of a passion, a compulsion even, something that is just as much of a necessity to you as eating well or getting the rest you need.
Because you can be so hard on yourself, so insistent that progress is made regardless of any hardship it brings, you can be equally if not more uncompromising when it comes to others -- and this is something you may wish to temper if you can.
Also born on this date are: Angela Lansbury, actress; Oscar Wilde, playwright, poet, novelist; Noah Webster, lexicographer; Terri J. Vaughn, actress; Eugene O'Neill, playwright; Kim Wayans, actress; Suzanne Somers, actress.
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.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to keep certain things under wraps today in order to maintain your hold over those who are paying you close attention.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know how to work effectively within the guidelines to increase your chances of success without limiting anyone else's along the way.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be surprised today when you are reunited with someone who knows how to push your buttons in a certain way. It's time to have a talk!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no mood to be overly sociable today -- and there's no surprise there -- but you may have to engage on some level to get your work done.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're ready to get the ball rolling today, but you must face certain realities before doing anything that you can't "take back." Think ahead.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You feel ready for anything today -- almost. The fact that you are so confident tells others that today is not the day to challenge you directly.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've made the rules for a very good reason, and yet you may find today that you are more than willing to make certain concessions -- once.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Yes, what applies to others applies to you as well, and you're going to have to work just as hard to complete your to-do list on time.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The overall pace may have you champing at the bit today, but take care that you don't bolt at just the wrong time and endanger yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pay attention to the clock today, and don't align yourself with someone who seems to have no "get up and go." You have a deadline!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can get a certain something done entirely on your own today, but how much better will it be to involve someone who can lend a hand?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to accommodate more people than expected today -- and you must do so before things develop beyond the beginning stages.