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Happy Birthday (July 17): Home improvements are encouraged this year.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Get involved, participate and make a difference. Use your voice to bring about change. Share and make suggestions, but be willing to listen to what others have to contribute. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): A little downtime will do you good. Express how you feel by doing something nice for someone you love. ★★★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Don’t take anything or anyone for granted. Offer what you can and be honest about what you are willing to take on. Expect to face delays in order to finish what you start. ★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Personal improvements can be made. Whether it’s a quick makeover or starting a fitness and health routine, you’ll be happy with the results, and you’ll

feel good about what you accomplish. ★★★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Take your time and live within your means. Trying to do too much will put you in a vulnerable position. Aim to stabilize your situation, not complicate matters. ★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Set up a plan and follow through. Your ability to bring about positive change in a practical way will be impressive. A partnership will lead to unexpected opportunities. ★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take care of your chores and focus on what you can do for others. Your assistance will be welcomed but may not be appreciated with the rewards you expect. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make sure you have everything in order before you get started. Keep your life and activities simple, affordable and moderate. Added discipline will help curb

bad habits. ★★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll need to take a closer look at your spending habits. Helping someone who is undeserving will cause you to fall short when it comes to your personal responsibilities. ★★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be tempted to express yourself emotionally. Before you do, make sure you have your facts straight. ★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more time and effort into saving and building your equity. If you are excessive, it will leave you in an awkward position that could disrupt your relationship with someone close to you. ★★★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your unusual way of looking at situations will help you come up with the right tools to turn a negative into a positive. Romance or making a personal improvement will boost your morale. ★★★