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Happy Birthday (Oct. 12): You’ll find it necessary to be aggressive if you want to stay ahead. Your numbers are 5, 18, 23, 26, 32, 37, 41. Birthday Baby: You are persuasive, unique and articulate. You are passionate and dynamic.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

An energetic, receptive attitude will encourage others to share information with you. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Look at the possibilities, and show consistency in the way you respond. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Physical activity will ease stress and encourage you to be happier with the way you look and feel. ★★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Trying to control someone else isn’t going to help you avoid conflict. ★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Getting along with friends and family will help you ward off interference or negative responses that could damage a meaningful relationship. ★★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Less is more. A lifestyle change will ensure more productive prospects. ★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Make the changes that will help you lower debt or keep the peace with the people you live with. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Talk is cheap, but taking action will send a positive signal. A lifestyle change will help you reflect. ★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Getting things done will take the pressure off and give you something to celebrate. ★★★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Listen to complaints, come up with solutions and make clear what you can and will do. ★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Don’t pass up an opportunity to make some extra cash or to sell something you no longer use. ★★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Keep life simple and within your means. Budget carefully to avoid being limited by an overhead that you cannot afford. ★★★