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BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Jeff Bridges was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on this day in 1949. This birthday star won a 2010 Oscar for his stellar performance in “Crazy Heart” and has received six other Oscar nominations for films such as “Hell or High Water,” “True Grit” and “The Contender.” Jeff is the son of actors Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Bridges (also known as Dorothy Dean) and the younger brother of actor Beau Bridges.

Aries (March 21-April 19): It might be the fact that the holidays are on their way, or just pure chance, but everyone seems more sociable. You might attract more than your fair share of notice today, so sit back and enjoy being pampered and applauded. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can get in touch with the harmony in your heart. Find ways to profit from the challenges of the past few days and distance yourself from people who can be challenging. Spend time with true-blue loved ones.

Your charisma is shining. Make a good impression; your charming way of stringing words together can attract others. People will often trust your opinion and appreciate your advice.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): If you've worked your tail off to complete a task, it's time to celebrate. Reap the rewards that come with your achievement and share them with loved ones. Take a well-deserved break and save new projects for next week.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Not your circus, not your monkeys. You don't need to participate in every activity or voice an opinion on every subject. Let people find their own path. Finish a

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

job or project so you have free time this weekend.

An office party or a regular monthly meeting could conflict with your plans to attend a family event. All you can do is honor your commitments to the best of your ability. You will receive excellent advice from a friend.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Gadgets might not usually be your thing, but whatever you buy could turn out to be more useful than you anticipated. Start the weekend off right with some romantic moments or some relaxing “me” time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It may seem as if everyone is preoccupied with their weekend plans. It might be best to wait to start a new project or schedule a meeting. Enjoy a carefree and contented Friday night.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your friendly demeanor can put people at ease. You may receive several invitations, but it might not be possible to participate in every social event. Keep your promise if you've already made a social commitment.

You'll never know what can be accomplished unless you try it. You may find that you possess an aptitude for a creative activity or that a new app is a lot more fun than you anticipated.

A final decision about a major investment should be taken seriously. Once that's done, let yourself enjoy the expansive imagination of your younger years and relax into the weekend.

You and other special souls may need no formal introductions. You might be flying high thanks to the attention of

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

an avid admirer who's grown closer. Exercise good judgment in a business situation without distancing yourself from a partner.

You have a dream and may actively pursue it over the next five to six weeks. Your plans for achieving material success may be more important to you than holiday celebrations this year. Work hard to get ahead but wait until early March to launch some of your plans, since the perfect opportunity to execute them might arrive. That is a time when anything you begin will likely be successful if it's truly in your best interests. Your expertise in handling money is enhanced in late March, when you can successfully negotiate advantageous terms. Avoid unusual business plans in May, when you could easily be taken advantage of.

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