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- By Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday (April 17):

Live and learn. This is a year of growth, opportunit­y and achievemen­t. Your numbers are 4, 17, 21, 29, 30, 38, 44.

You are optimistic, engaging and perceptive. You are expressive and protective.

Birthday Baby: Aries (March 21-April 19):

Take care of your responsibi­lities first, and move on to more enjoyable tasks. \*\*\*

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

A passionate approach to life and to the way you handle personal matters will pay off. \*\*\*\*\*

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Do something that will ease stress and get you moving in a healthy and happy direction. \*\*\*\*\*

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Physical preparatio­n is encouraged if you want to avoid emotional stress. \*\*

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Positive communicat­ion will improve an important relationsh­ip. \*\*\*\*

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Emotional spending won’t help your situation, but investing in your future will. A close relationsh­ip will need an adjustment. \*\*\*

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Emotions will be difficult to control, especially if someone you feel responsibl­e for or live with causes a fuss. \*\*\*

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Listen to suggestion­s, but when it comes to time to take action, do what’s best for yourself. \*\*\*

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Don’t give in to pressure tactics or let someone bamboozle you into something without giving you the facts. \*\*\*\*

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

An opportunit­y will be too good to pass up. New beginnings based on old dreams look inviting. \*\*\*\*\*

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Put time, effort and energy into personal improvemen­ts. \*\*\*

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Stick to a budget and honor any promises or commitment­s you’ve made. \*\*\*

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