ARIES (March 21-April 19). Those who want to please or persuade you will spin a most appealing tale. You know what not to believe.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you embark on a solo mission, it will make you all the more appealing and mysterious to your ever-growing fan base. It will be difficult to get away and do what you want to do.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many a truth is spoken in jest. Paying attention to subtleties will be revealing today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are a self-directed person living in a world where everyone wants to tell you where to go, what to do and how to do it. To do something your own way, you'll have to do it by yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The world is an extensive collage in which you play with the scale of things. You're into making small details seem important while the big picture fits nicely on the head of a pin.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Answer the telephone instead of letting it go to voice mail. Tell everyone at the start of the conversation that you have just a few minutes to talk.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What would happen if you deleted all the e-mails you haven't read or dealt with and just started fresh? Bold moves to clear your way will favor you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your loved ones and colleagues disagree with you about what really matters. It may turn out that you are blowing events out of proportion - a sign that it's time to unhook from the bustle.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know where you're going and how to get there. But even the savviest navigator has to stop and get directions.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will add new energy and vigor to the proceedings. You contribute much just by showing up.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-
Feb. 18). When you're with that intoxicating person, you lose all track of time. You understand the meaning of words like never before.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is a competition going on. Be aware of it and you'll be a contender.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 1). Your good luck increases through the next four weeks, and you'll have the confidence to take risks. November represents a thrilling twist in the usual plot. You'll exchange meaningful promises in March. Capricorn and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 38, 20 and 15.
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