CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's like you are hiking upward on steep, slippery terrain. No one is forcing you to keep going, but you climb on anyway.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your story may not be written on the pages of a book, but maybe it should be. You'll get clarity and will better appreciate your journey.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to have all the answers. All you have to do is ask the right questions. Choose carefully because today's opportunities for inquiry are limited.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In today's race, the starting gun goes off, and you run in the opposite direction of the finish line. Is this really a race worth running?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you try to do everything, you can't expect to be the best at anything. Focus on one thing, and master it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In daydreams, you can skip over the facts. If you can imagine the important parts, you can make them happen despite the obstacles.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It may seem like the slow pace of those around you is keeping you from accomplishing all that you want to achieve. Practice giving your patience and compassion like a gift.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An outsider will notice something about your life or routine that you didn't see before. You'll do something remarkable because of it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Preconceived notions are the enemy of creativity. You will be flexible and open to doing things in a new way.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 24). There's an easygoing energy around you that makes people open up and give. Creative juices are flowing through October, and you'll take one idea straight to the bank. People you meet next month will help you structure your life to reach your goals. An exciting friend will be your partner in a winter adventure. Cancer and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 35, 9 and 20.
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