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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, OcTObER 17, 2019
BLONDIE
DAY AFTER TOMORROW’S
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019
RHYMES WITH ORANGE
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
Words are almost as great a
disguise as the old glasses, nose
and mustache in their ability
to conceal main features and
obscure intent and identity. Of
course, the voice always gives it
away.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
The only difference between
repeating a series of actions in
exchange for money and repeat-
ing the same actions for free is
that money provides an external
motivation and free cultivates an
internal one.
B.C.
DILBERT
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The
best way to gain a skill is to jump
in and figure it out, expecting to
mess up a fair amount and learn
as you go. So save your money.
Don’t buy the class, just begin
the task.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
Adulthood is rife with lies, liars,
fictional constructs, unnecessary
rules, imaginary power endow-
ments and much more falling
under the catchall category of
“nuance.” Expect it, deal with it,
prevail and then reward your
own maturity.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This is
no time to lose heart! Don’t give
into thought processes that spi-
ral downward. There’s nothing
wrong with you, life is inherent-
ly messy, and all humans are
flawed. Choose optimism and
march on.
BIZARRO
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
As much as you’d like to keep
certain information to yourself,
there are people whom you feel
so comfortable around that you
will inevitably let down your
guard and spill the beans. To
keep a secret, keep away.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The
ability to remain very cool is a
difficult one to cultivate, involv-
ing years of practice in high-in-
tensity, adrenaline-surging
NON SEQUITUR
WIZARD OF ID
ROSE IS ROSE
situations. You should be proud
of your emotional control. You
came by it honestly.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
In one podcast, your signmate
Henry Winkler recently claimed
the qualities of tenacity and
gratitude as his guiding values.
Should you do the same, fortune
will favor you this evening.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). The difference between
freedom and indentured ser-
vitude is a margin. If you can
spend two-thirds of your day
doing what you please, you’re
among the truly free.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
Right now, you don’t necessarily
need people around you who
want what you have. Your dream
team will be made of those with
complementary talents and
skills and a well-matched sense
of humor.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
You respect that the others in
your circle have their own re-
sponsibilities, stressors and stim-
uli to process. That’s why you’re
careful not to take up more than
your share of the airtime. If only
all were so conscientious.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
You’re exposed to many kinds
of people, some of whom are so
much like you that interacting
with them will give you the clar-
ity of a rare vantage into your
own life.
SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct.
19). You will go out of your
way, waste your time and break
your budget in the name of
friendship. This is how you know
you’re doing it right. Without
sacrifice, there is no bond, no
truth, no beauty. For your love
and generosity, you’ll be mean-
ingfully rewarded beyond your
wildest imaginings. Gemini and
Aries adore you. Your lucky num-
bers are: 6, 19, 40, 45 and 38.