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Happy Birthday: You have to act now
if you want to stay on top Taking on
everything all at once wi be futile if you
think too btg, you will be disappointed in the
results A new angle to an old theme wilt
get you further ahead in the end Rely on
your own talent not others Your numbers
are 6,10,23, 26,33,47
ARIES (March 21-Aprfl 19): You'll be
able to convince others to see or do
things your way A chance to do something
special with someone you love must not be
put off A trip that includes some business
will help you move a deal forward 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today
is a perfect day to complete unfinished
business and to discuss money matters
with someone you are involved with Once
you clear the air, you will feel better about
your financial future. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Put some
time and effort into your partnerships and
you will come out ahead of the game You
can make some gains professionally A
chance to do things a little differently will
prove how versatile you really are 5 stars
CANCER (June 21 -July 22): Everything
will depend on how you treat others. If you
are loyal and you don't overreact, things
will turn out fine If you let your emotions
take over or you become suspicious or
jealous, you won’t stand a chance of
coming out on top. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out
and have some fun You will make an
impression on someone who can be of
help to you in the future. A chance meeting
with someone from your past will lead to
reviving an old idea that you left unfinished.
2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may
have to rely on someone you trust to help
you keep things in perspective today. A
problem at home will cause some worry
Change may be necessary but in the end
it will be better for you. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 22): You will
make new acquaintances who will be some
of your greatest supporters. This is the
perfect day to make plans or do things with
family, neighbors or within your community
Travel will be pleasurable. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take on
a multitude of tasks and you will feel
productive at the end of the day. You
can make some very crucial changes
personally that will alter your life in the
new year A job prospect should be acted
upon, 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You
can dazzle everyone with your ideas and
outgoing attitude. Business trips will pay
off so don't shy away from meeting face-to
face A change regarding someone you are
close to will catch you off guard. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): For
business or personal reasons, you will
attract interesting partners. Be sure you
get the background on anyone you are
considering getting involved with. Not
everyone will tell you the whole truth. 2
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You
can't go wrong if you let your imagination
take over. You will mesmerize others with
your vision. Money can be made through
an unusual way and gifts are likely to be
offered, 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may
have to be careful how you handle others
You are likely to be taken the wrong way or
misinterpreted. Stick to what you know and
don’t try to convince people that you can
do something you can't. 3 stars
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