Horoscopes: Friday, October 21, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The loud shirt, the bright shoes - go on, show up the moment. It will never again this way come. In one way or another, you will create a most-treasured memory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Give what is needed, but do not overgive, or you'll be taken for granted. Friends who love each other are the best kind to hang out with - the good feelings are contagious.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To be objective is to understand the value of life without being weighed down by it. Actively practicing detachment skills will bring you many peak experiences and special moments.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When the flies land on the sweet, sticky flypaper, resistance is futile. They land; they die. There are many human equivalents to this - some obvious, some less so. Be alert and aware so you can land with assurance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're willing to go to a far place to let go of troublesome thoughts, emotions, memories, and sensations, but you needn't endure long travel. You can let go from wherever you are. Just open your hands, and drop it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). They love you. They'll let you know this when it matters. Until then, they'll bask in your affection and annoy you a little while making your life harder than it has to be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your rules will apply. Your restrictions will be honored. Your expectations will be met. If you have yet to set up those kinds of systems, do it today, because you're favored to get it right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When your personal life is going strong, the rest of your life falls neatly into place. Make a meaningful personal connection, and you'll have a breakthrough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your flaws make you likable - really. Covering up your flaws will work against you. People get nervous about cover-ups, even if the thing under the cover is adorable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your excitement over an coming event is half the fun. Revel in these plans. Put more thought into this than is reasonable, because it's about as big a deal as you are willing to make it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are a lot of rules that play into today's action, but the one that will matter the most is this: "Always be closing." This is the rule you'll thrive on. If it's not on the bottom line, it's not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). With social graces, timing is everything. What's unpleasant in one moment is charming and refreshing in the next. Much will depend on your ability to read the room well and pace yourself.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 21). This is your year to reach, risk, and transform (in a relatively painless way). As you devote yourself to helping others, your self-esteem will grow through the year. Fabulous happenings in February and June will come affordably to you. You'll share your story and win fans, friends, and love in the new year. Scorpio and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 5, 20, 11, and 42.