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THURSDAY, JULY 11 Happy Birthday: Progress can be yours if you take an unconventional approach. Let your imagination wander and take the path that is most unusual. The people you meet along the way will add life lessons, experience and knowledge to your character. Embrace new beginnings and any opportunity that allows you to explore your capabilities. Change will result in financial benefits. Your numbers are 4, 12, 19, 27, 31, 35, 42. ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Don’t be afraid to act impulsively when it comes to promoting what you want to do. Share your feelings. You can make a difference if you follow your heart. TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): Put your needs first and you won’t be disappointed. If something needs to be done, make the first move. Putting demands on others will result in hard feelings. GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Work on your relationships at home. Make domestic changes that will improve your life. A trip or reunion will bring you in touch with someone from your past. Proceed with caution. Taking a backward step is not a wise choice. CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Find out what you need to learn in order to change direction. Talk to someone you trust about your dreams. Expanding your interests and making improvements will pay off. LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Put a huge push behind the things you want to accomplish. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. Go after what you deserve. Secret affairs or plans can lead to an interesting and wise investment. VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Listen to what’s being said and offered, but don’t be too quick to respond. Ulterior motives are apparent and must be dealt with before you sign up. A change of heart may cost you financially. LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Don’t be a wimp. Someone will take advantage of you if you try to keep the peace. Sometimes you have to fight back to get what you deserve. Put your heart on the line and speak up. SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Let your imagination soar, and put your creative ideas into motion. A short trip or making alterations to your living space will improve your lifestyle. Protect your health. Put yourself first. SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): You’ll have a change of heart if someone in your life is becoming too predictable. Make plans to liven things up. A trip or a philosophical journey can open doors. Live in the moment. CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You can recover some of the losses you’ve incurred in the past if you make a move. Open up to a partner and put stress behind you. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Concentrate on relationships and what it will take to improve the connection you have with someone who influences your options. Taking action will help you make the choices that suit your needs. Enhance your love life. PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): Mingle and engage in conversations with people heading in a similar. Appeal to the creative and unusual side of people who might be able to contribute to your goals. A colleague or peer will make an unexpected move. Birthday Baby: You are charming and very persuasive. You are progressive and popular. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jacoby Jones, 29; Lil’ Kim, 39; Richie Sambora, 54; Sela Ward, 57