Horoscope: Oct. 16

Aries (March 21-April 19): While hosting, you might be going for fun and fabulous, but what comes through is your sweet warmth.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You don’t practice what you preach, because you don’t preach! You’ve made it a policy to let your actions speak for themselves.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging. You home in on the exact way to do this: You participate.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You wish and dream. That’s a start. What you want will take a lot of work. But the dreaming and wishing part is important, too.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Make a list of your accomplishments. Maybe it’s egomaniacal, but indulge yourself. It will put you back in touch with your strength.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are right on schedule, even though it’s difficult for you to believe when there is so much you still need to do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): There are things you could complain about. But you remember the whole story, the one that includes the many positive occurrences that happen throughout the day.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You are a pro. You don’t just hit the ball: You hit it so everyone has a chance to touch all the bases and return home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): True, some people who didn’t know what they were doing have had intermittent luck. But to play a game effectively, you really must have a thorough understanding of the rules.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your relationships are all different. You have an easy give and take with some people, and for others it’s just easier to give and give.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What some would call a crazy notion, you would call intense creativity. Your open mind will serve you well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Things may not happen exactly when you want them to. But if you trust in the benevolence of the universe, you will get your due.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 16): You will accomplish more this year than a small army of people could do. In November, co-workers and teachers will help launch your career in an exciting direction. December brings warmth and sharing, especially with one lovely person. March is a financial high — just don’t spend it all in one place. Taurus and Leo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 4, 14, 38, 50 and 13.