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YOU BORN TODAYY ou are competitive, confident and idealistic. You are restless and hardworking. This is a year of constructing and creating solid foundations. You will want to simplify things to channel your energy in one direction. Exercise is important. Take up any physical discipline to help ground you. Hard work and effort will pay off this year! Birthdate of: Andre De Grasse, sprinter; Ellen Pompeo, actress; Tim Rice, lyricist.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You want the freedom to do your own thing today. You feel independent, creative and excited about what is possible.

TAURUS (April 20 to May20)

Home, family and your private life are your primary focus today. Family discussions or perhaps a chance to just hide and cocoon at home will please you the most.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

When talking to others today, you want to get right down to the nitty-gritty of something. You will be bored with superficial chitchat that is meaningless.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Money, cash flow and your assets are on your mind today. Use today to figure out exactly what you own and what you owe. Information is power.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Because the Moon is in your sign today, things will be inclined to go your way. In fact, you will have the edge over all the other signs. Ask the universe for a favor!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You want some peace and quiet today even though it's Friday. It's the end of the week, and you feel the need to pamper yourself as a reward. ("I survived!")

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Short trips, errands and conversations with everyone will keep this a fast-paced day for you. Enjoy schmoozing with others. Meet the gang for happy hour!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Personal details about your private life might become public today for some reason. Since you are a private person, it's good to know this.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Do something to escape your everyday routine, because you need some stimulation and a change of scenery. Travel if you can. At least be a tourist in your own city.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

This is a good day to wrap up loose details about inheritances, taxes, debt, insurance issues and shared property. Just get something done before the week is gone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Be cooperative with others, because today's Moon is opposite your sign. Be prepared to compromise and go along with things. This doesn't mean you should be a martyr - it just means that you should be easygoing.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Even though it's Friday, finish as much as possible, because you want to be more productive. It much more fun to play when you know you have finished your work and your play is your reward.