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TUESDAY, DEC. 1 Happy Birthday: Hard work, dedication and determination will be required if you are going to reach your goals. You’ll be led astray easily if you are hesitant or let outside influences interfere. Strive for perfection and implement improvements that will make your personal life better and your professional life less stressful. Romance is highlighted. Your numbers are 3, 14, 19, 28, 39, 41, 43.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take on a new challenge or interest. Travel plans will give you an incentive to get things in order financially. Update your personal documentation. Changing your look will turn out well, and romance is heating up.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Broaden your outlook by engaging in events or taking courses that will expose you to different philosophies or ways of doing things. Socializing with people from different backgrounds will inspire you to embrace new beginnings.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t take on unreasonable responsibilities. You may want to help others, but you will end up being taken advantage of. Find out what’s expected of you before you take on other people’s problems. Focus on home and family.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A heated argument with someone close to you will result in unwanted changes at home. Keep the peace until you have a better view of the situation. Patience will be required. Protect against poor health or minor injury.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your dramatic approach to life, love and bringing about positive changes will attract attention and enhance your reputation. Self-improvement projects will bring you that much closer to being your very best. Live, love and laugh.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Problems will surface at home and in your personal relationships if you overreact or are uncertain about what you want or who you want to spend your time with. Do some soul-searching and make choices that will clear up a misunderstanding.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check out what’s happening in your neighbourhood or consider where you’d like to go on your next vacation. Build friendships and join forces with people who share your interests and concerns.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your brainpower to use when it comes to your work, reputation and getting ahead. Change can be good if you go about it the right way. Don’t stick to a format that doesn’t make good use of your abilities.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your need for adventure and excitement will work against you. Indulgence will be at the root of a series of escalating problems. Take a moment to rethink your desires and reconstruct your game plan. Make peace and love a priority.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look out for your interests. Expect to be called upon to deal with situations that are spinning out of control. Stay calm and do what you can, but don’t get in so deep that you will regret offering to help.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Share your emotions and discuss your plans with the ones you love. A change based on how you earn your living will be satisfying and could bring in more money to play with. A promise will lead to greater security.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Problems with partnerships will be apparent. Be careful how you word what you say or you will be misinterpreted. Proceed with caution when dealing with authority figures or institutions. Focus on creative endeavours and helping a cause you believe in. Birthday Baby: You are playful, adventurous and inquisitive. You are helpful and outspoken.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Silverman, 45; Nestor Carbonell, 48; Bette Midler, 70; Woody Allen, 80.