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Birthday Gal: Actress Carice van Houten was born in Leiderdorp, Netherlands today in 1976. This birthday gal has portrayed Melisandre on “Game of Thrones” since 2012. On the big screen, van Houten’s film work includes “Incarnate,” “Brimstone,” and “Valkyrie.” In 2016, van Houten celebrated the birth of her first son with actor Guy Pearce. Carice is the older sister of actress Jelka van Houten.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Achieve your dreams. The more you apply yourself to building concrete accomplishment, the better you will feel. Your good taste is coming to a peak, so you might consider new furnishings or clothing.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Accept what comes your way. You may find a way out of a financial conundrum, but some of your entreaties could fall on deaf ears. To be part of the action, hang on to the shirttails of someone on an upward spiral.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):Emerge from your shell. An abundance of input from people, TV, the internet, or other sources could open up new interests. Friends will give good advice and offer a safe haven if you feel left out of the loop.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): The person who looks for opportunities will find them. You could experience improvements in a relationship that alleviate some strain. You can obtain assistance with finances if you hook up with the right person.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): What is good for the goose might not be as easy to achieve for the gander. Encourage someone by being enthusiastic about their plans. Be sensitive to their feelings and don’t mention a gaping hole in their logic.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Give gifts of good taste to show gratitude or as peace offerings. You can count on others to forgive and forget. Sincere apologies are likely to be accepted and you can overcome past differences with very little effort.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):Coordinate with others and make plans for the future. Relationship issues that have been in a downward spiral can be fixed with a sincere apology. If you need assistance, this is a good time to ask for a helping hand.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fine tune family needs first. Although you might be pressured to conform to the structure of the outer world, close relationships should receive their due. You are at your best when focused on commitment to a cause.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Err on the side of generosity. You may be torn two ways and find it difficult to know how to proceed. Your desire for serene relationships may be briefly thwarted by circumstances outside your control.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):Sugar and spice and everything nice might not suit your palate. You won’t be properly nourished on a diet of confections. Get tough with yourself and put social activities on hold until obligations are met.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can’t lose if you spread the news. Use a knack for sparkling conversations and original ideas. Direct your energies into constructive venues and consider doing things that will benefit the common good.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Using the buddy system isn’t just for kids. If there is a job to do or project to brainstorm, invite along a congenial companion. You will achieve more when teamed up with enthusiastic people who can guide your hand.
if September 5 is your birthday: Through mid- October, your business savvy and expertise can be put to good use by improving your financial status, or generally making your business activities more successful. You may be filled with imaginative, creative ideas during October and November, but if you are looking for a romantic partner you could be easily fooled by a new hookup. New friends or group activities should brighten January, but close relationships could experience a brief period of uncertainty in February. A little angel may seem to be sitting on your shoulder and watching over everything you do in late February and early March. Be prepared to swing into action while your judgment is better than usual.