A baby born today has a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Sagittarius until 11:45 a.m., when the Moon enters Capricorn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020:
Mediating, helpful and responsible, you’re the glue that holds all of us together. In 2021, your bridge-over-troubled-waters approach works particularly well, and you are super successful returning to an old project that you never finished. If single, you find your mate in 2022. If attached, everything is in its place, and you simply need to allow spontaneity back in. LEO is very generous towards you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Be observant concerning new developments affecting your profession. There can be some excitement afoot. Honor your individuality while appreciating what you can learn from associates. Helpful ideas present themselves. Old financial issues need attention. Tonight: Concludes on a helpful note.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

A meal of fine foreign cuisine followed by mystical music or a foreign film can set the stage for a memorable time with one you would woo. Be patient if negotiating a pay raise. Employ humor and perspective if irritation builds. Tonight: Take off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Networking leads to opportunity. Friends can truly be a blessing. Take time to meditate. A quiet mind knows the right answer. Look to precedent and experience for wise insights as well. A second chance is offered. A reunion may be planned. Tonight: Look over mutual resources.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today brings genuine sparkle. A new friend offers valuable ideas. Social and financial prospects are better. Be receptive to invitations. With old pals, get both sides of every story. Weigh all issues with care and attention to detail. Tonight: Dinner with your most loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

A new interest in health arises. Get plenty of fresh water, juices and healing teas. Add healthy humidity to a dry room by simmering water with a handful of fragrant herbs. Avoid negative people who are psychic vampires. Tonight: Don’t let your energy be drained.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’ll be at the center of attention. Make sure this generates celebrity rather than notoriety. Accept opportunities for public speaking or sharing your written thoughts. Your natural eloquence opens new doors. Tonight: Romance and financial situations are exceptionally promising.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Family members offer ideas about interior decorating, family travel and household dynamics. Situations regarding relatives grow more relaxed. A new relationship of interesting avocation adds sparkle to your day. Tonight: A family or household meeting in which you speak your mind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be aware of events in your neighborhood that could affect you. Clear and thoughtful communication assures future success. A neighbor can be more friendly. Be receptive if siblings plan a surprise or have other suggestions regarding the holiday season. Tonight: Answer calls and emails.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today warns you to be careful of risky ventures suggested by others. If something sounds too good to be true, back off. Your own instincts are the most trustworthy right now. The results of past efforts bear fruit. Tonight: Catching up with an old friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Much can be accomplished today, but you must focus and release stress in order to do your best. A new position of leadership can be offered unexpectedly. Friendships with those from different cultures can build. Tonight: Great for creative writing and other artistic pursuits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will feel the urge to help those less fortunate than you. You will also experience a deeper appreciation of ecological concerns and the well-being of wildlife. It is also the perfect day to purchase holiday finery and select gifts. Tonight: Early beddie-byes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today brings a warm and fuzzy influence. Beauty, prosperity and happiness brighten things. New goals have an appeal. Your social circle expands to include new, interesting people. Cobwebs of confusion that have hovered for over a decade are suddenly brushed away. Tonight: Celebrate.

Born today: Folksinger Gordon Lightfoot (1938), director Martin Scorsese (1942), producer Lorne Michaels (1944)