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BIRTHDAY TUESDAY

No matter how good life has been to you recently it will get even better over the next 12 months. A super Venus-Mars link on your birthday means you will find the kind of happiness that eludes most other people. Don’t ever forget how lucky you are.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Your confidence is sky high now and no matter what challenges come your way today you will deal with them all with ease. Having said that, you don’t have to do it all by yourself. Friends and colleagues will assist you if you ask them.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Sometimes you are afraid to act in case you make a fool of yourself but today you will go to the other extreme and take the kind of risks you usually go out of your way to avoid. Your newfound confidence will pay off big time.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

By all means go out and take on the world today but be warned: with so many planets moving retrograde at the moment the gains you make now could be taken away from you later, so don’t get carried away by your own brilliance.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Usually you prefer to steer clear of the limelight but over the next 24 hours you will love the attention you attract - and there will be plenty. Deep down you rather enjoy it when people recognize you on the street. Be famous - not infamous.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You are determined to make something of your talents but don’t use up all your energy making money or getting ahead on the work front because the planets urge you to enjoy yourself too. Friendships and love affairs are well starred today.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

You may want to impress people in positions of authority but don’t go to extremes and make it seem as if you are looking to take over, even if you are. Your ambition is admirable, of course, but if others feel threatened they will hit back.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

The good times just keep getting better and with your ruler Venus linked to action planet Mars today everything will work out for the best. Yes, you are free to do as you please without fear of the consequences - within reason, of course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

There is a danger now that you will lose sight of reality and maybe get a bit emotional about things that do not matter. What you are worrying about is most likely an illusion, so snap out of it and get back in touch with reality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Mars in your fellow Fire sign of Leo boosts your energy and helps you get things done but other influences warn you must not take anything for granted. When making social and travel plans make sure you consult loved ones at every stage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan 20):

All the hard work you have put in over recent weeks will pay off this week and quite naturally you will be delighted. Just be careful that, in the warm glow of success, you don’t agree to take on extra duties and responsibilities - you don’t need them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

The planets suggest that you will come out ahead in most things but that does not mean you have to do everything. Choose your tasks carefully and know when to call it a day. What you don’t do may be as important as what you do do.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You will want to unburden your feelings over the next 24 hours and that’s okay. Don’t worry that by baring your soul you might give others the impression that you are weak. On the contrary, it shows you possess inner strength.