Born today, you rely on hard work and the ability to learn quickly rather than on brilliance in any one particular area. You will hang on tooth and nail until you have reached your goals, and this tenacity is perhaps your greatest single asset. This is not to suggest, of course, that you have no brilliance of your own; indeed, you may harbor a certain genius that will shape the course of your life in some way. You see yourself in a realistic fashion, as an ordinary person who will do all that is possible to succeed; you leave it to others to point out any unusually high-functioning or mental capacity that you may have.
When it comes to your personal affairs, you allow yourself to be ruled by your instincts more than in any other area of your life -- and in love, you are almost helpless against any kind of expressed affection or attraction.
Also born on this date are: Margaret Thatcher, British prime minister; Kate Walsh, actress; Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, musician; Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic figure skater; Eddie Mathews, baseball player; Tisha Campbell-Martin, 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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things are likely to happen to you -- and because of you -- very quickly today. You must keep your wits about you -- and your eyes open.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Revelations of all sorts have your head spinning, but you have only so much time to react before responding in a way that really counts.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Guidelines may not be entirely clear at this time, and you may have to engage in some experimentation before determining the best course.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to assess your own performance more often than usual today. Whenever possible you'll want to report to someone in charge.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to get along with someone who will be able to do you a professional favor when the time comes. The first move is yours to make.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The need for keeping accurate records today is absolute, and you'll have little or no wiggle room in this regard. Take no shortcuts.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't spend too much time thinking about how you are being perceived today; focus squarely on doing your work to the best of your ability.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're tempted to ask more of someone today than you have in the past, but you are wondering if it is appropriate. Trust your instincts.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a decision to make today about your well-being that will affect others indirectly but no less significantly. Use care!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Planning is the key to the success of a future project. Today you can make one or two decisions that lay the groundwork for a strong showing.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A small error overlooked in the morning becomes something that you and others will have to deal with later on. Correct it immediately!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are expecting from you a level of performance today that you do not think you can reach, much less maintain. You are surely in error!