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- By Eugenia Last

Happy birthday (Aug. 31): Make plans to travel, learn and to get ahead this year. Your numbers are 8, 15, 21, 29, 32, 43, 45. Birthday Baby: You are smart, inquisitiv­e and persistent.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Concentrat­e on work, getting along with your peers and advancemen­t. \*\*

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Show some enthusiasm as well as mental agility. An open mind will encourage support and acceptance. \*\*\*\*\*

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Look over your personal debt and consider the best way to pay down what you owe. \*\*\*

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Persistenc­e and hard work will help you excel and gain the respect and the rewards you deserve. \*\*\*

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Doing things with youngsters, seniors and the people who can use your help most will be rewarding. \*\*\*\*\*

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Socialize and be a part of whatever is happening and you’ll have a say in what’s to come. \*\*\*\*\*

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your intelligen­ce to outmaneuve­r anyone who tries to get in your way. Listen to your heart and use common sense, and you will be triumphant. \*\*

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Size up any competitio­n you encounter and use your insight and imaginatio­n to outdo any threat that comes your way. \*\*\*\*

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your eyes open and be prepared to make a move or change if necessary.\*\*\*

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Try to make changes without upsetting the people who will be affected by your decision. \*\*\*

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be attracted to someone who is unique. \*\*\*

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrat­e on being productive and taking care of your own responsibi­lities. Don’t miss a chance to get ahead. \*\*\*\*

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