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SATURDAY, AUG. 29 Happy Birthday: Emotional matters will surface this year, causing changes you don’t expect. Be ready to put a positive spin on whatever comes your way and you will come out on top. Parlay your experience and education into a new and exciting venture. Don’t be tempted to follow someone else when you should be in the lead.

Your numbers are 5, 9, 17, 22, 26, 33, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Personal changes will improve your attitude and confidence. Networking will give you a platform to show everyone what you have to offer and how your skills can contribute to a project that interests you. Romance is encouraged.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Calm down before you make a mistake you’ll regret. Experiment with some of the ideas you have toyed with over the years and you will find one that fits your current situation. Reconnect with someone from your past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fix up your place or change your surroundings to better suit your needs. Keep the changes you make simple and within budget to ease any stress that comes with debt. Use your persuasive charm to get others to lend a helping hand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A spiritual, physical or emotional journey will do you good and help you set priorities and life changes in place. Not everyone will be pleased with your choices, but once you begin your adventure, it will be difficult to deter you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Generosity will lead to trouble. Keep your wallet in a safe place and offer your expertise, not your cash, if you want to lend a helping hand. Consider your motives before making a change. Romance is encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will be easily manipulated if you are too trusting or gullible. Keep your emotions in check and don’t let anyone lead you down an empty path. Know what you are getting into before you make a move. Protect your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t go over budget trying to keep up with someone who has more disposable income. Explore cheap entertainment options and make plans to share the experience with someone you love or want to partner with. Make romance a priority.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Open your mind and your eyes to new beginnings and opportunities. Use your imagination, and you will find a way to improve your personal life and your living arrangements. Your reputation will get a boost if you take on more responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Too much of anything will turn into a problem. Don’t take on too much or let indulgence take over. Keep your life simple and your promises doable. Practicality will save you from making a big mistake. Focus on making personal improvements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Check your options and go over personal contracts and finances in detail. Gathering information and facts will help you avoid being talked into a risky venture. Money will come to you from an unusual source.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have more options than you realize. Experiment with your skills and knowledge, and you will find new ways to turn something you enjoy doing into a money-maker. Someone close to you will help you make an important decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your skills to pursue your goals. Someone will recognize what you have to offer and make valuable suggestions. Don’t let emotions stand between you and your dreams. Negotiate fairly with others and you will excel. Birthday Baby: You are resourceful and detailed. You are practical, expressive and persuasive.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 29; Lea Michele, 29; Carla Gugino, 44; Rebecca De Mornay, 56

SUNDAY, AUG. 30 Happy Birthday: Keep everything you do simple, precise and within your budget and ability. Keeping a realistic approach will be the key to your success. Listen carefully, but make your decisions based on what you can see. If you want to come out on top, try not to venture from the truth. Avoid joint ventures. Your numbers are 6, 13, 21, 24, 30, 38, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan to have some fun with someone you love spending time with. Take the initiative to look your best or to set time aside for pampering. An idea you have will spark interest with someone who shares your vision. Romance is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow the path that best suits what you like to do. Don’t let anyone put a damper on your day by dictating what you can and cannot do. Attend an event that will allow you to explore and expand your interest and knowledge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for solutions. A practical approach to whatever you do will help keep you from overdoing it. It’s important to stay true to what you want, but try to find a successful route that stays within your budget.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let your imagination wander and your emotions take over. Sign up for an event or course that will broaden your awareness and set you on an unusual and interesting journey. Reconnecting with people from your past will help you move forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make sure you are not misleading. Discuss your plans and don’t put pressure on anyone to do things your way. If you have to go it alone, do so without hesitation. A positive personal change is achievable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick close to home and nurture the relationships that are meaningful to you. Be honest about the way you feel and what your intentions are. You can make progress if you are realistic and are careful not to be excessive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your experience to guide you through the changes you face. Don’t trust anyone to take care of your responsibilities. Plan out your strategy and work your way through each step to ensure things are done to your specifications.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creativity will help you find new ideas and solutions, as well as ensure you can handle whatever challenges you face. Stick close to home and develop the plans that will help change your life. Help will come from an unusual source.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can wheel and deal your way to victory, but your moment in the spotlight will be short-lived if you have stretched the truth or made unrealistic promises. Put more emphasis on self-improvement instead of trying to change others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think less, do more and head in an unusual direction. Consider a unique challenge that has the potential to make you extra cash. Money will come to you in a most peculiar fashion. Be open to trying something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attending or planning a reunion with old friends will be enlightening. However, your focus should be on your current relationships. Learn from the past in order to avoid making similar mistakes in the future. Honesty should take top priority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be drawn to people who are unusual or practice different beliefs than your own. Attending community events will be eye-opening and could improve your current lifestyle. Explore and enjoy. Birthday Baby: You are steadfast, eclectic and expressive. You are disciplined and intense.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 33; Lisa Ling, 42; Cameron Diaz, 43; Michael Chiklis, 52