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- By Eugenia Last

Happy birthday (Aug. 12): Indulge in the activities you enjoy and be open to new experience­s and adventures. Your numbers are 3, 13, 22, 29, 37, 43, 48.

Birthday Baby: You are proactive, spirited and entertaini­ng.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

You’ll be emotionall­y impulsive. Overreacti­ng will not solve problems, but common sense and practicali­ty will. \*\*\*

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Don’t reveal what you are up to until you have perfected your plan and feel confident sharing it with others. \*\*\*

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

You’ll get the go-ahead to do something you’ve wanted to do for some time. \*\*\*\*

Cancer (June 21-July 22): If you want to make changes, be sure your motives are proper. Protect your reputation. \*\*

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Jump into projects and engage in talks with people who are just as eager to get ahead as you. \*\*\*\*\*

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Leave your credit cards at home and keep anyone at a distance who is a poor influence on you. \*\*\*

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Put your energy into whatever is expected of you and you will get cooperatio­n from those you work with. \*\*\*

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check out the online job market. An interestin­g proposal should be considered. \*\*\*

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A change of pace, interests and people will motivate you to try something new. \*\*\*\*\* Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on romance and spending time with someone who is more in sync with you. \*\*

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for opportunit­ies that will help you bring in more cash. Don’t let someone else handle your affairs. \*\*\*\*

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on learning and acquiring the knowledge and skills that will help you advance. \*\*\*

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