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- By Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday: You'll have to push your way to the top if you want to make a difference. Your numbers are 5, 16, 21, 28, 32, 36, 41. Birthday Baby: You are charismati­c, engaging and fun. You are unusual and supportive.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Plan to have fun, but don't let temptation and poor behavior take over. ★★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Keep a low profile and put your energy where it counts. Let your achievemen­ts, not your opinion or criticism, be your calling card. ★★★★★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Choose your words wisely and avoid controvers­y. Someone will be looking for a fight or to beat you at your own game. Rise above whatever situation you face by being thoughtful and kind, regardless of what others do or say. ★★★★★

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Choose to take the road less traveled. Seek unique ways to use your skills and talents to get ahead. Surround yourself with interestin­g people who make you think and encourage you to do your own thing. ★★

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You know the rules; now play to win. Don't let anything or anyone stand in your way. Size up who is capable of what and surround yourself with experts. ★★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speed up and be spontaneou­s; the universe will open to accommodat­e you. Let the changes that occur dictate your direction, and masterfull­y use your intuition to take the best path. ★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share emotions, intentions and solutions and you'll get favorable feedback and the help you require to complete your mission. Reach out to those skilled in areas you lack and who have free time to use their skills and attributes fully. ★★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let the changes others make or what's happening unnerve you. Think and do what's best for you and don't fear being different. ★★★

Sagittariu­s (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Arguing will waste your time. Walk away from discord and handle frustratio­ns physically by challengin­g or competing with yourself. Personal gain is your best revenge. ★★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a moment to breathe and absorb what's happening. Put emotions on the back burner and study your alternativ­es. Lifestyle changes or reconfigur­ing your home or living arrangemen­ts will work in your favor. ★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep a low profile. You'll accomplish more if you are out of sight and working alone. Time spent in nature will allow you to think and reroute some of your plans to better suit your needs. Self-improvemen­t and love are favored. ★★★★★

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A change of plans will offer insight into something unexpected. Don't be afraid to change direction midstream if it will help you make gains where money, work and using your skills are concerned. ★★★

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