Horoscope for October 19, 2015

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency|October 19, 2015

Today’s Birthday (10/19/15).

Expansion, freedom and fortune come this year through contemplation and planning. Communications and networking produce results. Invent your purpose newly. Reconsider personal priorities. Careful organization sparks a new phase in work, service and health next autumn. Creativity blossoms.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries

(March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — You want to expand, but the path is blocked. Leaving seems difficult. Get more organized. Step back for a wider view. Postpone travels for better conditions. Remain forgiving with miscommunications. Ignore rumors and gossip.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You can get whatever you need. Relax and enjoy it. Move quickly and complete the task. Anticipate changes. Minimize risks. Listen, learn and stick up for your view. Don’t go along if you don’t agree.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Finding out what doesn’t work counts as learning. Encourage a beneficial transformation. Collaborate with your partner. Friends help make an important connection. There’s more work coming in. Keep your sense of humor.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Make an amazing discovery at school. It’s OK to cheer when you win! Help others to see the big picture. Find a more efficient use of resources. Fix up old before buying new. Watch the budget closely.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Work smarter, not harder. Let people know what you need, and speak clearly. Arrive on time. Ask good questions. Talk is cheap, though. Don’t believe everything you hear. New developments change the assignment.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Let changes occur naturally. Ask for what you want. Creative work pays well. Sell what you no longer need. Misunderstandings seem likely. Refuse to be bullied. You have more than you knew. Comfort a friend or sibling.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Postpone decisions for now. Costs can vary widely. Wait for developments. Reassure a loved one that you won’t forget a promise. Negotiate a shrewd deal. Feed everyone.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — A breakthrough leads to new resources. Share acknowledgments. Postpone a discussion until you have all the facts. Read things carefully. Establishing an efficient routine now saves money later. Alternate between physical exercise and relaxation.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — A breakthrough leads to new resources. Share acknowledgments. Postpone a financial discussion until you have all the facts. Read contracts before signing. Establishing an efficient routine now saves money later. Alternate between physical exercise and quiet reverie.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Don’t spend all your money in one place. It’s an excellent time for travel. Yoga and exercise relax tension. Tempers fray easily, so avoid controversial discussions. Choose your words carefully. There’s no need to provoke anyone.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Something you try doesn’t work. Friends bail you out. Your team is hot. Success comes through diversity of talents and views. One friend has the right contacts. Another provides stability. The more tasks completed, the more gained.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Invest in your work. You’re motivated to make it awesome. Convince others to participate. Avoid gossip. Find time for love after work is done. Have a backup plan.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @lindablack. For more astrological interpretations visit Linda Black Horoscopes and www.nancyblack.com)