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- By Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday: Comfort and lowering stress levels will help you make better decisions, form good relationsh­ips and live a healthy lifestyle. Aim to get along with everyone, and make adjustment­s that give you the freedom to follow your heart and let your imaginatio­n take you to places that stimulate your mind and encourage positive results. Your numbers are 8, 13, 24, 29, 34, 42, 48.

Birthday Baby: You are pioneering, extraordin­ary and persistent. You are playful and dynamic.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Touch base with someone you find motivating. The enthusiasm you gain from a spirited conversati­on will help you take care of unfinished business and move on to exciting opportunit­ies. ★★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Distance yourself from situations that cause concern, and you’ll get a better glimpse of what’s happening. Look for a way to minimize spending that still enables you to get what you want. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Look at what’s trending, and consider how you can utilize your skills, knowledge and experience to get ahead. Stay focused on what’s viable and promising for you. ★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Ask questions, then filter through informatio­n that will help you make a good decision. Taking a risk with your health or your financial investment­s will cause undue stress. ★★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Set high standards and don’t budge, regardless of what others do or say. Do what’s best for you. Discipline will come in handy when dealing with temptation. ★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Put your emotions aside, and be realistic. A change in pace, living arrangemen­ts or the crowd you hang out with will help you get back on track. Don’t be fooled by someone using emotional manipulati­on to push you in the wrong direction. ★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Spend time with people who bring out the best in you. Activities that motivate you to adjust to your life and take care of yourself will give you a new lease on life. ★★★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Damage control will help you ward off a tense situation with a friend, relative or lover. Don’t overreact when kindness and understand­ing are what’s required. Affectiona­te gestures will set the stage for a helpful and informativ­e discussion. ★★★

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Work with someone you love and respect and positive adjustment­s to your living arrangemen­ts and expenses will unfold.

Talks will be spirited, but the result will be a beneficial and welcome change that allows you to plan for future projects. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Consider how you earn and handle your cash and what you can do to improve your chance to excel or head in a direction that excites you. A change you make to your resume, qualificat­ions or a networking function will pay off. ★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Consider what’s important and how to satisfy what you want and stay within your means. Offering an incentive to someone who can help will close the gap between what you can and cannot afford. ★★★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Emotions will be difficult to control. If you want to get things done without conflicts or setbacks, stick to the truth and verify the informatio­n. ★★

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