Horoscopes: Wednesday, November 16, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19). "Stop bothering me" is the cry of every sibling on Earth, and also every person who has chosen another to spend his or her life with. Why is it that "bothering" is so often a form of love?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are charming when you throw up your hands and say, "Dunno!" You'll do this today, and a formidable opponent could let down his guard and become an ally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The people around you are getting spoiled by your kindness. Do they understand the difference between rights and privileges? You afford everyone respect, but when it comes to the special stuff, make them earn it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A person's taste in media is a window to the soul. This is not to be ignored these days while you're trying to suss someone up. Your prediction will be meaningful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a need for self-expression today, but you might not be sure what you want to say. What if you could open something in your brain that just let this flow through you unencumbered?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Favors are currency, but they are not currency you want to necessarily count on. The thing that you do for another person may or may not come around, but either way, you'll be better for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This day will be imbued with more style than content - more "show" than "go." Try not to get frustrated by the lack of progress. There should be just enough drama to keep things interesting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Which is harder: to be accountable to othersor to yourself? The latter, obviously. It's time to place a higher priority on your own business, health, and well-being.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Seek like-minded friends. If you make the time to be with these people, the laughter, the good ideas, the feeling empowered and even maybe invincible - that's what will come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your mother was correct: What the crowd does is popular, not right. Do not confuse the two. If 12 people say a dumb thing, it's still a dumb thing to say.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If, as the Chinese proverb suggests, "a book is like a garden carried in your pocket," then a phone is a full-fledged farm. You'll use yours for far more than gaming and talking today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The good stuff won't stay in your hands. It's constantly being traded, as is the nature of the truly good stuff. Knowing this, you can adopt a mind-set to better appreciate your moments.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 16). Your life will be impacted by another, to the extent that you're different for knowing this person. December and February are your best times to invest. December will bring a love bonanza. January is a chance to even an old score. The dividends will be exciting in March. The wedding will be in May. Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 3, 33, and 28.