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Happy Birthday (Oct. 17): Let go of what’s not working for you in preparation for upcoming opportunities. Tie up loose ends. Your numbers are 4, 15, 22, 24, 29, 37, 45.

Birthday Baby: You are reserved, intuitive and sage. You are independent and meticulous.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Be careful how you handle situations that can affect your reputation, position or status. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Changes at home or to the way you work will be beneficial. Share with someone you love. ★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Back away from questionable situations. Someone will take advantage of you or put you at risk if you buy into their plans. ★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Do what comes naturally and forgo getting involved in other people’s plans. Pamper yourself. ★★★★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t lose sight of your goals, regardless of what others plan to do. ★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Learn something new, and it will change your life. Make love and romance priorities. ★★★

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): A secretive approach to what you want to achieve will help secure your ability to move forward. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stop making excuses, and follow through with your plans. Take a chance and make a move. ★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home, and rethink how you want to do things. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): How you handle others will determine how much help you receive. ★★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep personal matters to yourself. A proposal will not be as favorable as someone wants you to believe. ★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You can make a difference if you pitch in. Your insight and experience will encourage others to do more. ★★★★★