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■ ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Tread carefully, say little and give
absolutely no one the opportu
nity to criticize you. Stick close to
home and be fully prepared to let
bygones be bygones. Overdoing
it in any capacity will be your
downfall. 2 stars
■ TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
There is something good head
ing your way in terms of lifestyle
or information to help you further
your goals in the new year. Check
out any opportunity that may lead
to a better position, place or geo
graphical location. 5 stars
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around you is doing and saying
and you will gain information to
enable you to make a strategic
move. Networking will lead to an
interesting turn of events. Invest
in something viable for the future.
3 stars
■ CANCER (June 21-July 22):
Put some time and effort into
home and family. The more you
do to enhance your surroundings
or make your place more com
fortable, the more time you can
spend with the ones you love.
Strive for quality time in the new
year. 3 stars
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60 Idolized
64 Be just right
67 Under
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chamber
68 Like a
graveyard at
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69 “The best
plans”
70 Agendum
71 What an
angry foot
ball center
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72 Architectural
annexes
73 The life of
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name
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6 Beginning
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8 Invertebrate
creature
9 Most
stentorian
10 Cries of
surprise
11 He did
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Castle
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for your
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with the sitar
9 Sudoku
solving skill
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fingerpaint
15 Enthusiasm
16 ' Butterfield
8” author
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confidently
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through an
inspection
20 Sawbones
22 off
(plenty mad)
23 Tug-of-war
position
24 Drum
containers
26 Paper-air
plane folds
28 Survive an
ordeal
32 Indy
measure
33 It’s lower
than dirt
34 Before
midnight
38 Guitars, to
rockers
40 Do more
than see
43 One of the
Three Bears
44 Scramble
46 Sleeper hit
of 1978?
48 It’s nothing
49 Come up to
snuff
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tape through
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■ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
There are changes needed for you
to feel satisfied with your direc
tion and your future. A change
of scenery or plans or picking
up information will all help you
pull things together. Someone will
help you realize your potential. 3
stars
■ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22): Networking will bring together
a unique group of people who
can help you reach your goals
and enjoy the benefits as well. Do
your best to satisfy your needs
and desires and you won’t regret
the choices you make. 5 stars
Universal Crossword
birthday
19 Insignificant
21 Dishonor
able types
25 Cardinals
come here in
the summer
27 It gets
smashed
28 Wrestling
or bridge
maneuver
29 Doorman’s
call
30 Zenith
31 King’s
proclamation
35 ‘Two Years
Before
the Mast”
author
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of '
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alternative
39 Aggregates
41 Noted gal
lery locale
42 Colombian
gemstones
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time out to pamper and pursue
love. Don’t stick around home
where idle time will play games
with your emotional and mental
well-being, leading to arguments.
That can be avoided with a well
planned and thoughtful day. 2
stars
■ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
A trip or getting involved in com
munity events or volunteering for
something that interests you will
all lead to great connections and
promises for the future. Promote
your talent and your plans. 4
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to
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53 Sidewalk
eateries
54 Not of this
world
55 Capital
of the
Nabataeans
59 Use an old
fashioned
phone
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nights
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■ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Keep things in perspective.
Being practical isn’t your nature
but, for now, that is the route to
take. An unusual relationship you
have with someone will prove to
be enlightening. Don’t let some
one ruin your plans by changing
his or hers. 3 stars
■ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan,
19): You will be in a powerful
position next year if you get into
discussions that can alter your
financial or personal outlook. Now
is the time to settle any last-min
ute differences. It’s up to you to
take control of your future prog
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■ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Start pulling things together and
getting organized for what’s to
come in the new year. Make a
few practical decisions about your
future and put a plan into place for
accomplishing your goals. Don’t
be afraid to ask for help. 3 stars
■ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Consider with whom you can best
partner. Once you’ve planted a
seed of your ideas, all you will
have to do is wait for it to grow.
There are profits to be made
doing something you have always
iouiXi fascinating. 4 stars
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