If today is your birthday: Important changes are likely to take place for you business-wise and socially, in coming months. Your peers will envy the strong bonds you establish in each part of your life, and will try to emulate you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something close to your heart that you want badly but feel will never be yours could inch a bit closer. Whatever it is, this may be the first hope that it could be yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just because something was too tough for another to acquire doesn't mean that you are destined to fail as well. Believe that you can succeed in ways that they couldn't, and you'll win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An opening might arise that could give you a chance to smooth out a disagreement you had with a friend. Don't let it go by without taking the opportunity to try to mend the relationship.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Listen attentively when in a conversation with someone whose ideas and thoughts you admire. You could learn about some new ways to achieve an objective you strongly desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should take care not to commit yourself to thinking that has proven to be unproductive. Start experimenting with some new techniques or methods to unlock a project that you've been barred from.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A frustrating condition concerning your work is likely to transform in a way that could be extremely favorable to you. Hang in there, even if you don't see hope right away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Taking the time to get in touch with some old friends could prove to be very rewarding. Information that you share with chums will renew your camaraderie and greatly help everyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A new item you purchase for your home is likely to provide you with long-lasting joy. Because you'll not tire of it, it is destined to become a centerpiece.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A new idea that you already feel strongly about is likely to take on even more significance. It will be enough to draw a number of supporters to your cause.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It is likely that your inner feelings of self-worth will provide you with strong impetus to strive for even grander goals. Go ahead -- load, lock and fire your best shot.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your nobler qualities will be quite prominent and are likely to bring much admiration from your peers. You'll find that when you give of yourself, they'll automatically give back in return.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There is little reason to be satisfied with your present earnings when you know you can do better. Take measures as soon as you can to find ways to improve your lot in life.

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