Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6:45 am to 10:45 pm EDT today. (Good day to goof off.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You have a yen to shop today, but don't do it. Not for anything other than food or stuff under $20. It's a good day to think about your self-image and how much you've changed since 1996. (Tine it let out another pleat in the shower curtain?)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Even though the Moon is in your sign for most of today, it's what we call "void-of-course." My kids used to think I was saying the Moon was void, of course! This can be a fun, creative day. But it's a lousy day to make important decisions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your intuitive powers are hot today. You're plugged into the ether whether you know it or not. This is a marvelous day for creative work. It's also a lovely day to play with children or share creative activities with them. (Be a kid again yourself.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You've given up a lot since 2001. Now you're starting to cozy up your nest again. Do whatever you can to improve your home and your family scene and relationships. But don't spend money today to do this.. Just window shop.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a playful, easygoing day, which nevertheless might be plagued with minor delays and shortages, including staff shortages. You'll be in the limelight, perhaps briefly for some reason. Try to keep things light. Be patient with your fans.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a great day to try on new and different ideas. You don't have to act on them or follow any new regime - just listen and let your mind explore new avenues. It's easy to be receptive to others' systems of thought today. Caution: this could lead to tolerance and understanding.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It's a goofy Moon today, but it's in Taurus, a Venus ruled sign just like you. This is good. However, it's also void-of-course. This is not so good. So, it's a bit of a juggling act. Go with what works; ease up on what doesn't. Don't expect support from others (especially financial.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a good time for discussions with partners and close friends. You're more readily candid about things. Conversations take unexpected turns. The truth of something might come out. However, do not agree to anything important until tomorrow. (See All Signs above.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Staff shortages at work, and delays and shortages of other things might occur today. This is no big deal. These are minor hangnail annoyances. Your optimism will prevail! (As it always does.) You can work today, but tread carefully. Be ready for a few curve balls.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a wonderfully creative day for your sign. And a playful day as well. Sneak off to a matinee or something like that if you can. (Doubtful.) You're capable of thinking out of the box today. Explore these ideas. Enjoy romance. However, everything is sort of pie-in-the-sky.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you can stay at home today and putter, or watch daytime TV or read a book, you'll love it. This isn't a particularly productive day. Family discussions are all over the map. Agree to nothing important. Don't shop for anything other than food. Where are your keys?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today your thinking is adrift like a helium balloon cut loose. That's why in one way, it's unreliable; yet in another way, it's highly creative. Who knows where these ideas will take you? Conversations are fun. But it's an absent minded, goofy day. Enjoy. Go carefully.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Author John Le Carre (1931) shares your birthday. You're very much your own person. As an independent thinker, you want to expose injustice and shine the light of truth on what you see. Although sociable, you often work behind the scenes in privacy. This is a time of wrapping up things you get involved with for the last 9 0 10 years. Time to move on.

Daily Horoscope Wednesday, October 19, 2005