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- By Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday (Aug. 16):

You can think big, but don’t set goals that are unreasonab­le. Your numbers are 5, 12, 23, 29, 32, 37, 41.

Birthday Baby: You are helpful, encouragin­g and dedicated. You are innovative and adaptable.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Compassion, thoughtful­ness and understand­ing will be required. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Be willing to listen to what others have to say. Relationsh­ips are two-way streets. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Stabilize your personal life and home environmen­t. Talk matters over with loved ones if you feel changes need to be made. ★★★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Trust your intuition over your emotions. Look at every angle of an issue before you make a statement. ★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Stick close to home and concentrat­e on personal, physical and emotional improvemen­ts. ★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Visit places that are unfamiliar. Experience what life has to offer. ★★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Offer help where you can and ignore those who criticize or ridicule you. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Look at all possibilit­ies and consider what suits you best and is most comforting and self-gratifying. ★★★

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Reconnect with people who have been helpful in the past, not those who have leaned on you without giving anything in return. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Get serious about the changes you want to make. ★★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Look inward and concentrat­e on personal gains. Romance and self-improvemen­t are favored. ★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Someone from your past will surprise you with an unexpected offer, gift or payback for something you did a long time ago. ★★★★★

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