Born today, you often mistakenly think that other people's failures are your failures and, conversely, that your successes actually belong to others. What is it that prevents you from taking on more responsibility in this regard than you should, and compels you to sell yourself short in some way? The truth is that you are talented, intelligent, capable and quite clever when it comes to maneuvering in a difficult and complex world; you have everything it takes to make the best of things -- and a success of almost any endeavor you undertake. Still, you tend to think of yourself as less than you are, for no logical reason whatsoever. It may be that you carry with you through the years burdens from early life -- but they can be dispensed with and you can free yourself from any such disadvantages simply by recognizing all you have going for you.
Despite the fact that you can be quite shy, you are actually quite adept at dealing with other people -- especially in difficult situations, or those that require you to interact with strangers. You know how to put on a brave front and do what you have to do, while balancing your personal needs with more practical, everyday concerns.
Also born on this date are: Kellie Martin, actress; Angela Lansbury, actress; Suzanne Somers, actress, singer, entertainer; Tim Robbins, actor and director; Eugene O'Neill, playwright; Oscar Wilde, playwright and humorist; Noah Webster, dictionary editor.
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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you put in front of another's eyes for critical examination is more important to you than you know. Expect to hear good things today.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be direct, forceful and unflinching today, and you'll surely get the results you're after -- though someone may object to your overall tone.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to cast your net far and wide today in order to catch what you most need or want. Are you out of your comfort zone?
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on where you stand, where you are going and the time you have to get there. It all comes together in a way that proves inspiring.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to take a break today at the point at which you are making the most progress. You'll get back up to speed with little effort.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not get what you want today without making a special arrangement with someone who has more power than you originally thought.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do in the company of others today is likely to be far more important to you than anything you accomplish in complete privacy.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can present your ideas in the most straightforward manner today, and you'll receive the kinds of responses you had hoped for. It's a good day.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are able to do something for the first time and pull it off without a hitch today. Others are envious of your natural "flair."
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to risk offending today, so no matter what you think or how you feel, you must express yourself in a rather conservative manner.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be genuine today, and eschew the kind of posing and posturing that others have so often been guilty of lately. Keep things real right now!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to put a new and exciting plan into motion today without first adapting it to your particular situation and needs.