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Happy birthday (Aug. 16):

You’ll have plenty of ideas and goals you want to achieve this year. Your numbers are 7, 16, 23, 27, 36, 44, 46.

Birthday Baby:

You are persuasive, outgoing and popular.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Travel plans are favored. Getting away with someone special will bring you closer together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

A physical challenge will do you good. Refuse to take on too much.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Getting involved in someone else’s affairs will put you in a vulnerable position.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Secrets will be kept and information may be difficult to decipher.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Don’t procrastinate when you should be making headway. Knock on doors and set up meetings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Look for a practical way to deal with domestic matters. Encourage others to do more and ask for less.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Plan a vacation or business trip that offers insight into future prospects.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Emotional deception regarding joint finances or the way you want to live will not help you sort through any differences you have with someone you love.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Put more effort into your relationships with others. Disillusion will lead to personal loss.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Learn as you go. Listen attentively and ask questions if you don’t understand.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

A window of opportunity will open through the connections you make or a partnership you form.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

A youngster or parent will add to your responsibilities. Try not to become overwhelmed.