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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Aug. 30, 2021: Because this is a year of learning and teaching for you, grab every opportunity to learn something new that will be useful or enriching to your life. MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ How something begins is often how it unfolds, which is why good beginnings are auspicious. You begin this week in a productive frame of mind. Tonight: You might teach or learn.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Today you’re in a practical mood about money, earnings and shopping. This means you will be inclined to buy long-lasting, practical items. Tonight: Proceed carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Today the Moon is in your sign. Nevertheless, you begin this week with a more sober and realistic view of life. Tonight: Someone older or more experienced might have advice for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ This is an excellent day to do research or study the past. You also might be involved in the care of someone older. Tonight: You’ll get results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ A conversation with someone older or more experienced might benefit you today. You will enjoy talking to others. Tonight: You might want to go off somewhere by yourself to take a breather.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ People will notice you today, but this is a good thing. In fact, bosses or someone older or more experienced might listen to what you have to say. Tonight: People notice you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Any kind of study that you choose to do today will yield practical results, which is why this is a good day to look for answers academically. You also might successfully deal with legal problems. Tonight: Do something different!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ As this week begins, take a moment to clear up loose details regarding shared property, taxes, debt and insurance matters. You also might address issues related to inheritances. Tonight: Check your finances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Because the Moon today is in a sign that is opposite your sign, it means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. No biggie. Tonight: Listen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ This is a productive day for you, which makes this a great way to begin your week. For starters, you’re taking a sober view of things, which is why you might choose to tie up loose ends of a project. Tonight: Work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Children might be an increased responsibility today. Certainly, parents will take a more serious view about things. Meanwhile, this is a solid day to deal with the details necessary to plan a vacation. Tonight: Socialize!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Issues from the past will have a strong attraction for you today. In fact, you might want to seek out some privacy to ponder something, especially at home. Tonight: Do what you can.