Born today, you see things in a way that separates you from the crowd at all times and allows you to journey through life with a positive attitude and an eagerness to experience all that comes your way. The fact that you can smile when others don’t gives you a distinct advantage -- and yet there are those who will fault you for a seeming inability to take things seriously. This is a misinterpretation of your style and manner; there are few people who take things more seriously than yourself. You tackle those things that you know you can do well, and you accept the fact that there is much in life over which you have very little influence at all.
Your personal affairs may be marred at times by your self-awareness, for you don’t always “let yourself go” as you might -- and as friends and loved ones wish you could. Despite your seeming joie-de-vivre, you are always holding a little something back -- at least in your personal affairs. When it comes to your work, however, you can be quite shameless and daring.
Also born on this date are: John Lithgow, actor; Peter Max, artist; Jack Anderson, columnist; Robert Reed, actor; Evander Holyfield, boxer.
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 20
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The difference between genuine and artificial is likely to be demonstrated in quite a dramatic fashion today. You’re in the front row.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be waiting for a last-minute arrival before you can kick things off officially today. While you’re waiting, review strategies.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will be proud of your performance today overall, even though you are in a situation that tends to make you uncomfortable.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The difference between doing something according to the rules and bending them to suit your needs is not something you want to explore today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can keep up the pace today, even when others are enduring a forced slowdown. Information comes to you in all different forms.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can show off your new “style” today -- but take care that you don’t distract yourself with appearances and ignore substance.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself complaining about the little things today, as much is going your way -- and the big picture is satisfying.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The comings and goings of those around you will alert you to an important factor that you must deal with today -- or be held back for a while.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You’re going to have to put your foot down today. Give an ally a second chance, while demanding that the rules be followed to the letter.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An early start today allows you to juggle more than you might normally have to deal with in a single day. You can get it all done!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be feeling enthusiastic about a coming project, even though you know that you must begin preparing for it right now.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can showcase one or two rare talents today -- though you may have trouble attracting an audience, at least for the time being.