HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, June 17, 2017: This year your openness permits a new type of energy to surround you. You might be entering a new phase in your life. You could find this period to be more exciting than you originally thought possible. If you are single, your desirability increases as time goes on. Stay open and uncommitted until you are sure that you have met Mr or Ms Right. If you are attached, the two of you seem to be in the romantic haze of falling in love all over again. Enjoy this period. PISCES makes a fun friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Communication flourishes because you are willing to wade through an issue and make sure all parties are on the same page. You could be looking to make some fun plans. Relax a bit — you are with your friends, not at work. Tonight: If you can dream it, you can make it so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Know that you can’t push a loved one; only he or she can decide to change his or her mood. This person has been closed down for over a year. Be frugal with spending. You could be overly enthusiastic about a purchase. Wait if you can. Tonight: Respond to a close friend’s inquiry.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pressure might be building. You could have fantasies of running away from the here and now. That idea hardly works as a solution. Use your ingenuity to come up with a viable answer. A key loved one could be extremely closed down. Tonight: Off to a party or fun gathering.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be moody. Get some fresh air, take a deep breath and maybe walk around a bit. As a result, you’ll even out quickly. You’ll discover that you are much more successful when you’re centred; you also seem to enjoy your life more. Tonight: Try a new experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You might feel recharged and ready to be more adventuresome than usual. Whatever you choose as an adventure will encourage you to learn something new. A foreigner or someone at a distance has a big impact on your life. Tonight: Wherever you go, be near good music.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): You have a way of switching gears that often surprises a loved one. Though this person also indulges in unpredictability, you don’t want to push him or her too hard. Your individuality and willingness to head in your own direction is well known. Tonight: Dinner for two.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): You seem extra busy, whether you are working on a project or cleaning up for guests. Be aware of how much a loved one would appreciate your company. Make time to be with this person, and you will be a lot happier. Tonight: Do not allow stress to build any higher.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Reach out to someone you care a lot about but whom you rarely get to spend time with. Make a point of finding time, and you both will be a lot happier as a result. Stay within your budget, and find inexpensive ways to spend time together. Tonight: Be as naughty as you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might want to relax a little more in order to really enjoy your domestic life. You could find that you benefit from a nap or from not answering your cellphone for a while. Eliminate what does not work for you, at least for today. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Pressure to accomplish more builds at home and in your professional life. You might be upbeat about a work or community matter, but you won’t be as enthusiastic about cleaning the yard or doing any other type of house project. Tonight: At a favourite place with favourite people.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Reach out to your friends. You also might want to speak with a sibling or loved one as well. You will want a nice, cozy day to catch up on news and visit with others. You could hear some interesting chatter that causes you to speculate about recent events. Tonight: Join friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Reach out to someone you trust before making any major decisions. You might be surprised once you see the big picture, which could change with more insight. Be open to discussions. Finances could be involved in the discussion. Tonight: Try something different.

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