If today is your birthday: A growth of your innate leadership qualities will continue in the year ahead. As you develop further, people, events and circumstances will put you in front of the pack, leading the way in both your field of endeavor and your private life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be as generous with your funds as people have been with you in the past. Consider purchasing some things that you enjoy but that would also provide a lot of pleasure for others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even though the job at hand might be unusually tough to do, continue to work with a flourish. It'll impress others as to how well you handle rough assignments and keep on smiling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you want to make an impact, let others think your ideas came from them. You'll be able to be more effective pulling the strings from the background than from a visible position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- This can be an especially good cycle for accomplishing your hopes and expectations, so make the most of it. Don't let anybody with a negative attitude influence your mindset or position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Focus your attention on accomplishing your most desirable objectives at this time. Regardless of the impediments involved, you have the ability to get what you're after.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If some of your associates aren't in accord with your way of thinking, don't knock yourself out trying to convince them. Quietly go about doing what you believe to be necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't hesitate to rely upon a loyal associate if you lack the wherewithal to handle something important. Select someone who you know can fill in all the empty spaces.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Fairness and tact are two of your greatest assets, which you'll use quite wisely. Others will respond in kind when they see you are doing your best not to overwhelm them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Continue to keep performing to the best of your abilities, because with the trends now favoring you, especially where your work is concerned, you can make substantial progress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you're with an individual who you know to be on a tight budget, don't embarrass him or her by showing off how much you can spend. Be careful when handling money matters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Should you find yourself in a situation that isn't likely to improve, do what you can to wrap it up instead of letting it hold you back. The sooner it's gone, the quicker you can start to make progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Trust and depend on your own ideas instead of trying to seek approval from those who aren't involved and who know little about what you're doing. Believe in yourself.

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