TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 27). You’ll get in touch with what drives you–something deeper than ambition. Through the next seven weeks, you’ll get more involved in an activity you really love. Clever maneuvering favorably affects your finances in October. New relationships form in February. A windfall comes in November. Aries and Sagittarius people adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Questions arise that cannot be definitively answered. And yet, you’ll try your best. Your practical interpretation of the sacred mysteries of life will provide much food for thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Fretting isn’t going to make a difference, except to signal that it’s time to take action. Use your energy carefully and you’ll have enough left over to fully enjoy a truly special evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are self-assured, and it will be easy for you to offer insight to others—so easy, in fact, that you’ll be tempted to say too much. Hold back. Read your audience. Only give when the other person is truly receptive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will once again be working on a project that is out of your comfort zone. When you don't know whom to turn to, turn to yourself. Over the years, you have proved to be quite reliable. Get quiet and figure it out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your time is coming. You are fast approaching a cycle of exciting creativity and success. Get ready. Take the measures necessary to look and feel your absolute best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your fortunes will depend on how well you exercise self-control. You will understand what you need to do to get ahold of your financial picture. Success depends on follow through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You may start out in a certain direction because you see the potential for personal gain. However, in pursuit of this goal, the reason for your action will shift to something more pure.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). No need to feel funny talking yourself up, especially when you're face to face with potential clients and customers. Self-promotion is an important part of building and maintaining a career.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You still get giddy when a certain someone is in the room. Trying too hard will be a danger. Better to say very little or even leave the room. Being mysterious is better than seeming too eager.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You won’t have to work too awfully hard to stay in a good mood. You’ll be liberated from negativity through exercise, inspiration and the friendly diversion of upbeat people.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everyone is insecure about something. Knowing this, choose to go easy on yourself. There’s no need to be overly defensive–that would only show the others where your weaknesses lie.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The one who always knows better is limited to his or her own certainty. The truly wise realize how impossible it is to know everything. Be better informed as you stay open to the possibilities.

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