ARIES (March 21-April 19). Trick: You remember the darnedest things about the people you love, such as what they said a decade ago. You delight them with not only the story but the fact that you were paying attention. Treat: You have great timing. You share when it matters most.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Trick: You really do call when they are thinking of you. You really do feel it when they need you. You really do show up at the crucial moment. Treat: You don’t overextend yourself. You prioritize your people.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Trick: You can talk to almost anyone. Give you two minutes and you’ll find the subject that gets someone going. Treat: You remember what lights people up, so the next time you see them, you start with that.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Trick: You see suffering, but you don’t act like you do unless you think it will help. You realize that people need their dignity and you have the social grace to just be there as an ally, which is often exactly enough. Treat: You don’t even have to try. Your humanity is fully alive.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Trick: You make people feel interesting. You ask about their story and give them the floor when they have something good to tell. Treat: You remember to applaud. You make a bigger deal of their victories than they expected.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Trick: You make ‘em laugh. By now it’s an instinct. You don’t even have to try. A little truth with a twist and they’re right there with you. Treat: It’s always in good fun, never at their expense.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Trick: You can rescue a party, a dinner or a conversation before anyone realizes it needs saving. You change the subject or pull someone in. Treat: You make social skill look easy because you pay attention to everyone in the room.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Trick: You remember what people tell you in confidence. Years can pass and you still keep the vault locked. Treat: You give people somewhere safe to put the truth. They know you can handle the real story.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Trick: You can talk someone into having a good time. You spot the adventure and make it sound irresistible. Treat: You bring people home with a story they’ll tell for years and a new place they want to revisit.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Trick: You know how to make yourself useful without making a production of it. You see what needs doing and handle your share. Treat: You give people the immense pleasure of knowing they can count on you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Trick: You ask the question nobody expected and suddenly you’re having the best conversation of the night. Treat: You take a real interest in the answer. You give people room to tell you who they are.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Trick: You make people like you in under six seconds. Treat: you don’t abuse that power. In fact, you are very careful with people’s attention and feelings. Of course, these days, it’s an honor when people look up from their phones.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 31). In your Year of Love’s Favor, you will understand people’s depth of feeling for you on a visceral level. People show it in the way they include you, gift you, entertain, help, touch and laugh with you. Even nature itself will seem to cradle your heart. More highlights: An exciting move involving trucks and friends, a changing of the guard, epic family celebration. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 5, 23, 19 and 16.
