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- By Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday:

Stay focused on what’s important to you. If you let outside influences take over, you will miss opportunit­ies. Refuse to let anger consume you when applying your energy to something that is meaningful is how you will excel. Your numbers are 5, 13, 21, 28, 34, 41, 48. Aries (March 21-April 19):

Making personal changes that will help you manage your money better and push you in a healthier direction will pay off. \*\*\* Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Be smart, keep your opinions to yourself and avoid trouble. You can control the outcome of a situation if you use finesse, discipline and restraint. \*\*\* Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Set up a virtual challenge with friends. Your innovative idea can turn into a routine that has the potential to become lucrative. A passionate implicatio­n you make will result in a closer bond between you and someone special. \*\*\*\* Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Emotional anger will not help you get things done. Distance yourself from situations that are causing you grief. Exercise your right to hide out and work on something that makes you happy. \*\* Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Look around you. You’ll find the best way to use your energy and physical strength constructi­vely. What you learn will help you find new ways to put your skills to work for you. A start-up project looks promising. \*\*\*\*\* Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Don’t hesitate to embrace change if the opportunit­y arises. Lean on your intelligen­ce, not your emotions, to make decisions that can change your life. \*\*\* Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Refrain from stepping into a debate that can lead to permanent consequenc­es. Bide your time, keep your distance and put your time and energy into personal growth and physical fitness. \*\*\* Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Think about what you want and take action. Following up will be an essential path to consider if you’re going to shake things up. \*\*\* Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Home is where it’s at today. Take on a challengin­g project and turn it into the centerpiec­e of your home. \*\*\*\*\* Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Sit tight, observe what’s going on and respond to the situations that surface before you consider making a change. Timing is everything, and making a premature move will cause problems with someone you care for. \*\* Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

A self-improvemen­t project will turn out better than anticipate­d and result in compliment­s and a romantic gesture from someone special. \*\*\*\* Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Play it safe, and say no to a temptation that can put you in a vulnerable position. ★★★

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