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YOUBORNTODAYYou are smart, hardworking, creative and dedicated. You are dignified and can appear aloof, but in truth, you actually are friendly. This year is about personal responsibilities, family and service to others. Take care of yourself so that you can help others. Explore the arts. Enroll in a class. Nurture relationships you value. Personalize your home with memories of these relationships.

Birthdate of: Lauryn Hill, singer; Ward Cunningham, computer pioneer; Masaharu Morimoto, chef.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Tread carefully during discussions about inheritances, shared property and insurance issues, because a few surprises might catch you off guard. Stay current. Make sure you know what's happening.

TAURUS (April 20 to May20)

A friend or partner might be difficult to deal with today. Perhaps you will have to tiptoe around this person? No worries. After all, it takes two to make a fight.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Your work routine might be interrupted today. Very likely, work-related travel will be interrupted. Just cope as best you can, and give yourself extra time for wiggle room.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Parents should be extra vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Romantic quarrels about the division of labor or expenses also might occur.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Be patient with family members today, because unexpected events can give others frayed nerves. The key to keeping the family peace today is patience and tolerance. Be noble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today, because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Avoid work-related quarrels or agitated discussions about health and pets.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

Keep an eye on your money scene today, because something unexpected will affect your cash flow. It could pertain to kids. It also might pertain to money spent on social events and fun times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign, at odds with both Mars and Uranus. (Yikes!) You feel rebellious and impulsive. Take it easy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

A restless feeling within you might trigger an urge to fight with someone or disagree just for the sake of disagreeing. Is this wise? No, it isn't. Calm down. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A quarrel with a female friend or acquaintance might erupt today. Either way, keep an eye on your possessions and your money if you want to avoid disappointment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

People notice you today - be aware of this. Avoid tense discussions with authority figures, because you might only lose face.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

This is a poor day to join discussions about politics, racial issues or religion, because things will quickly get out of hand. Steer clear of controversial subjects! Double-check all travel plans, because detours and delays are likely.