BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Kellie Martin was born in Riverside, Calif., on this date in 1975. This birthday gal earned a 1993 Emmy nomination as Becca Thatcher on “Life Goes On.” She starred as Samantha in the “Mystery Woman” TV movies and portrayed Lucy Knight on “ER.” She played the recurring role of Captain Nicole Galassin on “Army Wives” and has appeared on episodes of “Satisfaction,” “Mad Men,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be a night owl or an early bird but you can’t be both. In the week ahead you may be a busy beaver and tempted to work so hard that you exhaust your inner resources. Be sure to plan ahead to get adequate rest.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Social events and business meetings might become indistinguishable from one another in the week ahead. Your instincts are on target for love and money, but it might not help you buy items that require taste and discrimination.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Back pedal when you arrive at a crossroads. Delay signing agreements until all the facts are in and be sure to get all promises in writing in the week to come. It isn’t honorable to take an unfair advantage even if you can.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can be shrewd in business as this week unfolds. Rub your pennies together until they squeak. Although you can charm others with your brilliant oratory it might be difficult to make a romantic proposal.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep an ear to the ground. You could end up spinning your wheels if you try to initiate something important at work unless you listen carefully to someone’s advice. Find lasting pleasure from a job well done this week.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make long term security a priority. In the week ahead your instincts about financial matters are better than usual. You can make your workplace or office more comfortable and eco-friendly, as well as more productive.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your generous gestures and tolerant attitude might put you in the leadership seat on the job. As this week unfolds you may find a solution for a health problem through a diet change or develop a sense of contentment.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead you might find that friendliness is next to godliness. Add a teaspoon of sympathy to a cup of knowledge and mix generously with common sense to solve a problem. You may receive helpful advice.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow down when you encounter the speed bumps of life. In the week ahead you may be fast and furious when money making is the subject. At the same time unexpected bills and expenses can slow you down.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Where there is smoke there is fire. You may get a whiff of an opportunity or ideas that lead to forming successful concepts. Make presentations and showcase your ideas in the best possible light in the week ahead.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid reacting emotionally to matters that require a cool head and logic. Use someone as a go-between for crucial negotiations. Sound advice from a professional or a friend can improve financial conditions this week.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Attend to matters that need inspiration or a creative touch as this week unfolds. This may be a good week to launch a new health regimen or begin a diet. With very little effort you can mend some very essential fences.
IF OCTOBER 16 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Hold off on making crucial decisions and changes in the next four to six weeks. Your ambitions will be fulfilled if you work hard and stick to the existing plan. Take full advantage of your popularity in January and February as people could put you on a pedestal. You could become someone’s god or goddess of love or simply appreciated as a whiz kid in your chosen career. Your fun loving side is emphasized and you are filled with an animated zing so welcome major changes with enthusiasm. Chance meetings could lead to destined romances or a breakthrough on the job front in February. Major commitments can be carved out although you could have some surprises in March. AMX-2016-09-15T18:30:00-04:00
