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Happy Birthday (Aug. 12): Be passionate about your plans, and be willing to put in the work to ensure that you turn your dreams into a reality. Your numbers are 2, 6, 14, 21, 29, 37, 43. Birthday Baby: You are trendy, friendly and opportunistic. You are engaging and persistent.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Change can be useful, but it has to be on the right terms and for the right reason. ★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Slow down and doublecheck all the facts before you proceed. ★★★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Stick close to home and to those you know you can trust. ★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Whether for work or a personal relationship, keep peace and encourage joining forces to reach a common goal. ★★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you can visualize what you want, you can map out a plan. ★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Socialize, travel and engage in experiences that are sure to teach you something. ★★★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a bold stance if you want to maintain equality with those you interact with most. ★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be intrigued by someone flaunting a lavish lifestyle. Take a closer look, and you’ll discover the stress that goes along with all the little extras. ★★★★ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Know what’s expected of you before you get involved in something that could be expensive. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keeping the peace will be less emotionally and financially costly in the long run. ★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Love and romance are highlighted, along with a change that can help you raise your standard of living. ★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A change to the way you do things should be considered carefully. ★★★★