HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug 11, 2017: This year you are able to define and express more of what you want. As a result, you might make some major changes in order to achieve your goals. Some of you will travel to other lands, whereas others will opt to go back to school. If you are single, you might meet a foreigner who helps you to grow and expand your mind. You will be exposed to another culture and/or different ways of doing things. If you are attached, the two of you could spend a lot of time discussing a long-desired trip. Just planning this trip together could open up your mental horizons. ARIES could affect your life more than you thought possible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You feel perkier than you have in a while. You could be energised by some strong feelings and your ability to create a new vision. Honour a fast change, and be willing to make a difference to someone who trusts you and your judgement. Tonight: Make a splash wherever you go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You could be seeing a change in your priorities. You care a lot about a project and/or a friend, but usually you have trouble creating more of what you want. You are likely to change your mind early in the day and will opt to do some deep thinking. Tonight: Do a vanishing act.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reach out for more information. You could have difficulty with certain matters revolving around work or with an authority figure who isn’t being clear. Your friends could be in a chatty mood and might share more than you would like to know. Tonight: Plan your perfect night.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Reach out for more information, especially as someone reveals some important info. Know that you might not get the confirmation you desire. Wherever you are, others flock toward you. Your instincts serve you well. Avoid a tendency to go overboard. Tonight: Fun and games.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Letting go of spending so much time with a special person might not be received well by the other party. Once you sift out your prejudices and judgements, you will remember the feeling of how precious this person is to you. Tonight: Be willing to break your routine.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): One-on-one relating could preoccupy your thoughts. You might not have time to switch gears, as you want to root out what is going on with a key person. Your caring attitude opens doors and allows greater give-and-take. Tap into your sixth sense. Tonight: In the limelight.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): You’ll want to open up to a new perspective and encourage feedback from others, especially if you trust them. You could become more carefree when dealing with loved ones. Many people will agree with you and come to a similar decision. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Your feelings could be close to the surface. You might have difficulty handling everything that has happened around you. Stay focused on one item at a time. Get into your routine and handle what you must. You will process your intense emotions soon. Tonight: Ever playful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might want to relax more and be slightly less reactive to a certain heaviness around you. Detach from what you do not enjoy, and honour a more playful side within yourself. A friend seems to bring out this childlike, joyous side in you; thank this person. Tonight: Out and about.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You could appear to be quite serious, unless you are home or in a situation where you feel comfortable. You might feel more playful as the workweek comes to an end. Your intuition helps you know when you can move forward with a difficult talk. Tonight: At a favourite spot.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Reach out to a friend or neighbour with whom you would like to spend more time. This person will be delighted to hear from you. Catch up on news and/or schedule some time later in the day to visit him or her; you will be happier if you do. Tonight: Favourite spot, favourite people.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are easily inspired by others, as long as they don’t lecture you about the details. Your ability to create and embody great ideas emerges. The details seem less important to you than they do to others — just let them do their thing. Tonight: Out making an impression.

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