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BIRTHDAY STAR: Actress Eloise Mumford was born in Olympia, Wash., on this day in 1986. This birthday star portrayed Trudy Cooper on the series “The Right Stuff ” and Hope Jacquinot on “Chicago Fire.” She's also starred in the TV movies “A Veteran's Christmas,” “Just in Time for Christmas” and “Christmas with Holly.” On the big screen, Mumford's film work includes “Standing Up, Falling Down,” “The Night is Young” and “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
Aries (March 21-April 19): Assess everything carefully. Some of the ideas that have captured your imagination might be revealed to be full of holes. Taking care of your obligations is a sure way to feel satisfied.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Suspicions may be worth considering. Be wary of charm without substance. Don't accept what you hear as the truth without first doing a little bit of factchecking.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Good habits and a strong work ethic will pay off in the face of frequent interruptions. Pay attention to people who are confident and adventurous.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Some things are worth extra effort. Handing in mediocre work would be a step backward. Someone may attempt to put a favorable spin on a pet project or plan that has little substance or potential.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't make vital commitments today, because not everything you see or hear can be believed. A partner may be too busy to help you make progress with your projects. Do the best you can until the workweek is over.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Business should come before pleasure today. Your industriousness should pay off if you persist and use a knack for organization to your advantage. Relax with friends or a loved one after the sun goes down.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): on't be captivated by words and promises that echo what you want to hear too closely. Listen to a loved one who's much better prepared and more realistic than usual.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Money is no more than energy, but it does pay the bills. Be careful with spending and be sure to keep stashing cash away for a rainy day. Use logic to handle people who may have too many misconceptions.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Chasing a fast buck could turn out to be costly. Accept little at face value and don't be afraid to speak truth to power. Investing your money or lending it to someone might not be in your best interests now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain focused on achieving worthy and realistic goals. Your dreams may be in the spotlight, but don't waste your money chasing them. To keep someone close, you trust enough to let go.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Family issues could interfere with your plans. You might feel outmaneuvered or overwhelmed with obligations. Make a to-do list so that you can push forward your own agenda. Someone might sit up and take notice.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You can be more at peace working quietly behind the scenes then shining in the spotlight. This isn't a good time to make major purchases or invest money, because you may not be completely clear about finances.
if September 24 is your birthday: You may be a successful competitor and work harder than others because you're filled with energy during the next two weeks. People will find that you're cheerful and considerate in October, so it may be easy to win their hearts. Steer clear of romantic entanglements and dubious financial proposals in November, when you might only see what you want to see. December could be the best time to reassess your financial strategies or make business decisions, because you can be more astute about the ins and outs of material world. Make sound decisions in late December or early January, when your judgment is probably better than usual, and when a beneficial opportunity may drop in your lap.