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Happy Birthday (Aug. 21): Take the initiative to update your skills, knowledge and technology this year. Your numbers are 5, 13, 19, 22, 32, 36, 43.

Birthday Baby: You are logical, productive and helpful. You are philosophical and astute.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Ease into personal matters with kindness and consideration in order to avoid getting into a fight. \*\*\*

Taurus (April 20-May 20): An emotional incident will lead to a change of heart. Do what’s best for you, and you will have no regrets. \*\*\*

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Keep busy and you’ll avoid trouble. If you stretch the truth, someone who knows the facts will be eager to question you. \*\*

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Don’t act in haste. Anger is not the answer if you want to resolve a pending problem. \*\*\*\*

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A steady pace and open mind will help you gain confidence as well as support. \*\*\*\*

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A kind gesture will make a difference to someone going through a hard time. \*\*\*

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set goals, high standards and expectations that make you feel proud. \*\*\*

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How you help others will determine what you will get in return. Don’t labor over the impossible; forge ahead with what’s doable. \*\*\*

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Learn something new. Don’t let an emotional matter stop you from making progress. \*\*\*\*

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your emotions under control, and you’ll avoid getting into a spat with a friend. \*\*

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Moderation will be essential if you want to reduce situations that bring you down. \*\*\*\*\*

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Put greater emphasis on using your imagination and delving into creative projects. \*\*\*