Virgo: You do your best when taking action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Burton, 39; John Cusack, 43; Kathy Bates, 61; Mel Brooks, 83
Happy Birthday: Look for something solid and lasting and you will find your niche. There is plenty to learn through observation, experience and asking questions. Sizing down or learning to be more environmentally friendly will benefit you long-term. You have choices to make that will shape your future.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone may try to talk you out of doing something you are obligated to finish. A secret plan will help you obtain assistance with something that is important to you. The information you receive from someone knowledgeable will lead to the right decision.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be true to your heart and you will end up finding the happiness you’ve been searching for. Don’t listen to someone who is trying to benefit at your expense. Look out for and protect your interests.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep things under wraps for now and you will have less explaining to do. The more time you spend with friends and family, the better you will understand who you have grown to be and why. Emotional matters may stifle your plans.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plan to make some subtle changes around home. Someone you love will want to spend time with you and help you get things organized. You don’t have to overspend to have fun.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An emotional struggle will take its toll but, if you are open to looking at all sides of the situation, you can put any problems to rest quickly. Someone from your past will cost you emotionally and financially if you give him or her the upper hand.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will do your best if you take action. You will prove you mean business and everyone in your way will back off. A trip will do you good and help you get to the bottom of a situation.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can talk your way in or out of anything. You don’t have to spend money in order to make the right connection. A serious partnership can be the perfect outlet for one of your talents. Let others know what you have to offer.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be motivated by someone who catches your interest personally, allowing you to expand on an idea you have been trying to get off the ground. Impulse purchases will be your downfall.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll have all the right moves when it comes to impressing the people who don’t know you, but someone you are close to will call your bluff. Don’t take chances when it comes to a partnership or you will be faced with a decision you aren’t ready to make.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can make some good decisions that will help you financially, emotionally and personally, but don’t open your pocketbook unnecessarily. You should be able to get what you want without paying for it, especially if what you want has to do with the way you are treated.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Meddling will be taken the wrong way and will leave you on the defensive. You can only gain if you are a good listener without judgment. Good fortune regarding your monetary situation is heading your way.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s too late to mull over what you have to do. Action must be taken. Uncertainty should make you move, not stand still. If you hesitate now, you will have regrets later. Act wisely, not impulsively.
Birthday Baby: You are a perfectionist and a great teacher. You embrace new experiences and are trustworthy, practical and responsible. You are a loyal friend.

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