Horoscope: Oct. 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): Though you do have reserves of strength inside you that you have yet to tap, you also have more resources outside you than you could ever use in your lifetime.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Childhood friendships and sibling relationships will influence your current projects and how you think about them.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You can inspire people without dominating them. You’ll be put in charge of something important.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Your needs have changed, and you are still learning how to accommodate your new situation. Think of your schedule as a work in progress.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s much to gain, but you have to engage 100% in order to acquire it. Potential partners want to feel that you are fully committed.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your friends will help you when you need them the most. In the meantime, you have a policy not to bother anyone with trifling matters.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It’s one of those times when the best way to deal with problems is to ignore them. By tomorrow, some of the problem will have fixed itself.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You have a right to share your feelings and to ask questions. One who makes you feel otherwise is trying to control you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be putting way too much effort and importance on an unnecessary detail. Asking for the opinions and insights of those around you will be very helpful.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When the world seems confusing, you sort things out logically. And though it seems quite natural for you to do this, this skill is not innate in all humans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone wants to give you a responsibility but isn’t used to asking for help. You’ll have to offer your assistance several times.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You are still getting to know an acquaintance, finding out tidbits along the way. It’s so much more fun to let the mystery slowly unfold.

Today’s birthday (Oct. 17): You sincerely wish and work for other people’s happiness, and that’s how you find your own. An investment pays in November. There’s a welcome surprise in your personal life in January. March is your chance to explore your talent in a new arena. Love signs are Capricorn and Sagittarius. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 3, 11 and 17.