If today is your birthday: There is a strong possibility that you will establish a number of new relationships with certain people whom you've always thought of as special. With their influence, you'll be able to realize a number of major achievements.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Companions are likely to respond to your requests if you appeal more to their emotions than to their logic. This will be especially true with people whom you've helped in the past.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Don't be surprised if friends look to you for advice and direction in all the shared involvements you have with them. When asked, take the helm and lead the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - If you sense the odds are tilted in your favor when it comes to competitive, career situations, rejoice, as long as you don't make the mistake of underestimating the competition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Be optimistic regarding the outcome of an important career situation that has looked rather bleak. You'd be right in thinking that your ship is coming in at last.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - You have the ability to mastermind important work-related situations that have stymied others, when you run across certain factors they have overlooked. Be alert and on your toes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - The best way to win brownie points with your friends is to be sensitive to their needs. There is little you can do wrong in their eyes if thoughtfulness is your first consideration.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - This could be the day that you've been waiting for, to negotiate a few points with the boss that you hope would improve circumstances at work. Speak up if you get the chance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - It behooves you not to be too reticent about revealing your feelings to someone you recently met and whom you find appealing. Don't be too pushy, but remember, romance eludes the faint of heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Even if the methods you use appear to confound observers, if they work for you in achieving your goals, go ahead and apply them. Like Woody Allen and Larry David, use whatever works.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Get out and pound the pavement, because your sales skills are likely to be honed to a razor's edge at this point in time. Promote anything you truly believe in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Your keen mind could award you with certain advantages concerning your financial affairs. All that is required of you is a good challenge that spurs you to action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Something a bit mysterious will add an appealing dimension to your personality. Don't think you have to play a role, just relax and be yourself, and things will take care of themselves.

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