Happy birthday. You’ll be free with your emotions, and you’ll share your ideas and feelings with great enthusiasm. Motivating people is your thing in August, which makes your personal life run smoothly. In September, you’ll be well paid for this skill, too. You’ll be on the better side of a trade in October.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When off to the beach, don’t be in such a hurry that you forget the sunscreen. Similarly, don’t let your overeager anticipation of an forthcoming life event result in a painful burn.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mysterious events and obscure motivations have you feeling as if you’re doing a jigsaw puzzle with a great many missing pieces. Step back for perspective, and the image you’re trying to piece together will become clear.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): The reason people don’t eat breakfast by candlelight is that it’s too bright to see the flickering flames. A little darkness is good for ambience, personalities and relationships.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): Rumor has it that you need 17 facial muscles to smile and 43 to frown. Staring blankly takes no effort at all, which is possibly why it’s so unattractive.You’ll choose emotion and engagement because you don’t mind the work.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sometimes you wonder, but there’s no need to doubt or fear: You are the right person for the position you’re in. How do you know? Because you’re in the position. Do your best, and it will be more than good enough.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): From the heart of the storm comes the lightning. That’s you: a powerful force at the center of the action. Just be careful where you strike, because your energy is intense and will change things.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): If what you do doesn’t work out, check your motives. You may realize that your needs are different from what you thought. With a better motive and the same action, you will ÿ nd success.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There is reciprocity in life, though sometimes it comes around too slowly for your taste. That’s why you appreciate the unfolding of this day so much. Karma will be a fast boomerang.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The one who is arguing may sound impressive to those who don’t know that it doesn’t take any special understanding to argue a point.
You’ll listen between the lines and understand what’s really going on.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whether your reasons for interacting with someone are good or bad doesn’t matter as much as the fact that you have a reason. Give it up, and you’ll be free to make a stellar connection.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Often, it is the most accomplished person in the room who is also the most humble. This person is secure and doesn’t feel the need to bring on extra attention.You’ll fit the description today.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Compassion, modesty and frugality - all virtues you aspire to even though you don’t think of that aspiration as barrels of fun. Today will challenge this notion, though, as you’ll be smiling and laughing and virtuous.
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