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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, July 27, 2021: You have an upbeat, cheery personality. You are honest, forthright and generous. You appear self-assured and ready to tell it like it is.

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9 p.m. to after midnight EDT (6 p.m. to after midnight PDT). The Moon is in Pisces.

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)

★★★ You are proactive, independent and always ready to defend yourself or others. Today, you have strong feelings about someone who is in need of help because they are suffering. Tonight: Creative possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ You feel sympathetic to a friend today, which is why you will have a meaningful heart-to-heart talk with someone, especially a female acquaintance. This same sense of sympatico might resonate with a group. Tonight: Home repairs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ Today you are seen as being someone who is caring, empathetic and sympathetic to the needs of others. This is why someone might approach you with their concerns on behalf of a third party or on behalf of themself. Tonight: Enjoy conversations with others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Your imagination is heightened today, which is why it will give you joy to see beautiful places — pristine parks, museums, elegant architecture and art galleries. You also might be concerned about the welfare of someone in another country. Tonight: Money ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ Because you feel concerned for the welfare of others today, you might use your resources or the resources of someone else to help them. You might do fundraising. You will want to be generous. (This is a good thing, but don’t give away the farm.) Tonight: You assert yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★ You might attract someone to you today who is sensitive. Ironically, communications with others might be difficult because everything seems to be about feelings instead of words. It’s hard to clarify what you want or to hear what others want. Tonight: Research and

secrets. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ A co-worker or someone you meet through your job might need to confide in you today. They want your understanding or your sympathy. Likewise, you might feel sympathetic concern about a pet. Tonight: Talk to someone younger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You are in touch with your muse today, which is why this is a lovely day for those of you involved in the arts or any kind of creative project. In addition, many of you will feel very sympathetic to children today and want to help them or reduce their suffering. Tonight: Talk to the boss.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★ A family conversation might be confusing today because the true meaning of things is not understood. Strong feelings blur what is happening. Or perhaps you will feel sympathetic to a family member. Tonight: Be sure before you act.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Don’t worry if you spend time daydreaming today or being lost in a world of fantasy, because we all need days like this. In fact, daydreaming can be refreshing on a temporary basis. Be careful not to misinterpret what others say, and vice versa. Tonight: Check your assets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ Financial issues might be confusing today, which means you should think carefully before you spend a large amount of money. If shopping, you are more inclined to be an emotional shopper rather than a logical, practical shopper. Tonight: An important conversation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Today your ruler Neptune is lined up with the Moon in your sign. You will be so sensitive to the feelings of those around you, you might be an “emotional sponge.” Therefore, be careful who you hang out with today. Tonight: Get organized.