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Birthday Gal: Actress Vera Farmiga was born in Clifton, N.J., on this day in 1973. This birthday gal has starred in such movies as “The Judge,” “Closer To the Moon” and “The Conjuring.” She currently stars as Norma Louise Bates on “Bates Motel” and wonan Emmy for the role in 2013. Farmiga will reprise an earlier role in the upcoming sequel “The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist.” Vera is the older sister of actress Taissa Farmiga.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Give in and give it all you’ve got. You’ll never find all the good things at the end of the rainbow unless you keep walking. Avoid initiating new projects now, but keep on plugging away at existing responsibilities.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): When one door closes, another is sure to open. Rather than becoming depressed about what’ as been denied, remember to rejoice in whatever has been freely given. Prove that you have a passion for success.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): The devil is in the details. This could be a good time to balance the checkbook or look for errors in a bill. Weigh ideas carefully before jumping into action. A phone call could unearth valuable information.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): You’ve learned that it takes more than facts and figures to get a point across. Right now, you have the best chance to let your voice be heard and influence others through the spoken word. Don’t waste time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Roll up your sleeves, climb to the podium and practice what you preach. You can’t count on everyone agreeing with what you say or believe, but you can’t afford to be seen as a hypocrite by those who disagree.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep plugging away until you master a new skill. This isn’t an optimum time to acquire new investments. Avoid being pinned down to an agreement and hold off on putting important plans into motion.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Strike a balance between what you want and what you need. Don’t blame others for holding you back because you may suffer from self-imposed limits that prevent you from realizing your fondest dreams.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The frustrations and lack of harmony that hold you back will fade soon. Success depends upon learning to patiently wait for better opportunities. You may be overly critical of your own performance. Lighten up.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make money by using your sales skills and persuasive talents. Material ambitions may be upset by group consensus and agendas. Don’t initiate major undertakings or jump headlong into debt.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Read the writing on the wall. A relationship or professional partnership may offer overwhelming challenges to your business sense. Handle finances carefully and avoid entering into contracts or agreements.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let peer pressure or achievement of career objectives interfere with family peace and harmony. You may run into deals that are attractive on the surface but won’t hold up under scrutiny.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Steer a straight path to financial decisions. Situations might bring business practices and ambitions into the spotlight. You may be tempted to compete on a rocky playing field. Stick to your original plans.
If August 6 is your birthday: Your self-confidence gives you an edge in any competitive situation throughout the next several months. You may want to rid your life of people and things that have outlived their usefulness. However, you may feel differently by the beginning of the year, so clear things away cautiously. You have the necessary ambition to be successful at any new endeavor that grabs your passionate interest. Rewards for a job well done might not arrive until January. That’s the best time to make important changes in your life or launch new plans because your judgment will be at its best.