Born today, you know how to put things together in just such a way as to maximize your potential and ensure success where others have only been met with failure. Yes, you are a born strategist, one who knows how to lay out a plan step by step, building both strength and confidence as you go, keeping an eye on the prize and never wavering -- almost. There may be times when your confidence slips, and you fear that you are not fully capable of doing what you think you can. Let that negative attitude settle in and you are in for a world of trouble, for it can be hard to shake; work through it, plugging away toward a set goal, and you can shed any negative feelings that may hold you back otherwise. You know that big things have a way of sprouting from the smallest of seeds, and you can be quite patient waiting for something to grow.
You are not as opportunistic as some others born under your sign, and you are never very good at promoting yourself. Rather, you rely on the quality of your work to attract attention and win admiration -- and you hope that someone, somewhere, will open doors for you and propel you on your way. You don't like to sell yourself.
Also born on this date are: Sylvia Plath, writer and poet; Nanette Fabray, singer; Roy Lichtenstein, artist; Simon Le Bon, singer; John Cleese, actor and comedian; Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. president; Dylan Thomas, poet.
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.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to find yourself in over your head today, so you must monitor your progress every step of the way. Guard against surprises.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want to be more involved, but you aren't yet ready to commit more of your resources. Keep things "theoretical" right now.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your emotions are nearing the surface, but you should recognize the feeling before you let anything get out of hand. A friend sympathizes.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't seeing things from the same stable perspective as you have in the past; it's important to realize just what has changed recently.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than usual today for things to get to the point of maximum productivity. You're ready for anything when that occurs.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- See if you can't look at a certain difficult issue through the eyes of someone you think of as a rival. This can narrow the gap between you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are well equipped to face any situation that might arise today -- except one that you've been working very hard to keep from arising.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Though things were set to transpire in a certain order, you'll find that you are much more productive if you shake up your schedule somewhat.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can afford to be a little more direct as you express your needs to someone who has cared for you in the past. What do you want?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must make time to address certain responsibilities today that you have let slide over the past week or so. Get back on track!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Getting what you want will require just a little more courage than usual today as you face someone who carries a great deal of authority.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- As you face your fears, you can help another face his or hers -- and the more unusual your approach, the better. Free yourself.