IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Don't hesitate, not even for a second, if fate provides you with the opportunity of a lifetime. The cosmic powers that be have special things planned for you over the coming year, so don't just sit there when opportunity comes knocking.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

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By all means, withdraw your support from a colleague or friend if they have let you down. It's not as if they have not had any warnings – you told them what would happen if they did not shape up.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

Life is full of surprises and over the next couple of days you will be amazed by some of the things that happen. But don't just stand there – while others are too shocked to act you can find ways to cash in.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

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Where business and financial matters are concerned you can and you must look on the bright side today. If you let negative thoughts take hold almost inevitably it will lead to negative events occurring. Your mind shapes your world.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

It might be better to clear the air today than allow a feud of some kind to drag on. Most likely there is no "right" or "wrong" involved, it's just that you see things in different ways. Can't you accept that?

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

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You don't have to conform to other people's standards just because they expect it of you. The only thing that matters is what you expect of yourself. Do what feels right and, if others don't like it – too bad!

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

There are a number of creative influences in your chart at the moment and today you need to decide what exactly you are going to focus on. Remember: One thing done really well is better than many things done poorly.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

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Make allowances for a friend's behaviour today. It is better to forgive and forget than make an issue of something you know you can't change. Besides, think of all the times they have forgiven you in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

The more you search for a solution to some kind of problem the further away it seems to get. Maybe you should take the hint and stop looking so hard. Everything will work out for the best when the time is right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

Watch out you don't spend more than you can afford today. If you do feel the need to splash out on something costly make sure there is a no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee – just in case you change your mind.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

You could be more emotional than usual over the next 24 hours. If you are smart you will hide your sensitive feelings from rivals and critics, who are sure to play on them if they think it might damage your reputation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

You may have every reason and every right to be annoyed, but you are also advised to keep your feelings to yourself as much as is humanly possible. Keep your cool and don't let your own behaviour become an issue.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

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Let the world know what your opinions are, even if – especially if – they are largely at odds with the way most people view things. The masses are easily manipulated, but you have never been one to follow the herd.

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