TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19):

It’s pretty simple spiritual math: Those who feel that they have enough are generous with others. Stinginess and greed come from feelings of lack. A lack of love and attention is more profoundly harmful than any material lack.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Humans need rituals. It’s part of the way we process experience. Consider how you might add to or change your personal rituals. Benefits will extend beyond the originally intended reason for a ritual.

Gemini (May 21-June 21):

It’s really OK to be thankful to yourself. In fact, you should be. You’re as deserving as any of the people you’ve been giving your appreciation to, if not more so.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): In a fair and balanced relationship, it is impossible for one person to feel satisfied and sufficiently loved if the other person does not. Whatever has a favorable or ill effect on the relationship affects both parties.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll notice that your thinking has evolved and, like all evolution, it is neither good nor bad, higher nor lower. Rather, it is a function of adaptation. This is not something to be assessed and rated so much as accepted.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

If you have a choice (and you usually do have a choice), go for the option that puts you before a greater number of people, as it will give you a chance to develop your style.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Maybe opposites will attract, but more likely this is a matter of filling in the blanks. We are all full in some areas and missing in others. You will be magnetized to those who possess what you lack and lack what you possess.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Advocating on your own behalf is just one of the duties that goes along with being you. You’ve been better at this in the past. It’s time to return to taking a bigger role in the protection of your own interests.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enthusiasm is attractive. You will be drawn to others who show signs of being as passionate as you are about forwarding the cause, discovering the information or revealing the mystery.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There are those who only put in effort when they need something. Then, once they get what they came for, they become quite scarce. Make sure the trade is equitable all along the way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s interesting to see how other people live, and, at times, it is only human nature to be nosey in this regard. How else are we Actress Mitzi Gaynor is 88. Soul singer Sonny Charles is 79. Actor Kenneth Kimmins is 78. Singer Merald “Bubba” Knight (Gladys Knight & The Pips) is 77. TV personality and veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol (TV: “The Incredible Dr. Pol”) is 77. World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd is 77. Actress Jennifer Salt is 75. World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson is 70. Rhythm-and-blues musician Ronald LaPread is 69. Actress Judith Ivey is 68. Rock musician Martin Chambers is 68. Actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is 66. Actress Khandi Alexander is 62. Actor-comedian Damon Wayans Sr. is 59. Rock musician Kim Thayil is 59. Actor Richard Speight Jr. is 50. Actor Noah Taylor is 50. Actress Ione Skye is 49. Actor-singer James Monroe Iglehart is 45. MusicianDJ-producer Mark Ronson is 44. Rock musician Ian Grushka is 42. Actor Wes Bentley is 41. Actor Max Greenfield is 40. Country singer Granger Smith is 40. Singer Dan Miller is 39. Singer Beyonce Knowles is 38. Country singer-musician Tom Gossin is 38. Actresscomedian Whitney Cummings is 37. Actor-comedian Kyle Mooney (TV: “Saturday Night Live”) is 35. Folk-rock musician Neyla Pekarek is 33. Pop-rock singersongwriter James Bay is 29. Actor Carter Jenkins is 28. Actor Trevor Gagnon is 24.

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Strive for perfection but don’t let the pursuit stop you from turning in work that’s good enough. Play the long game. If you keep getting a little better each time, you’ll grow ever closer to the ideal.

Today’s birthday (Sept. 4):

Self-expression becomes a priority. You’ll try different means and methods, getting to know yourself and helping others know you better. The clarity of thought, purpose and being your work inspires will give you more power and influence, which you’ll use to improve lives including your own. Sagittarius and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 20, 18, 4 and 22.