LITTLE ROCK — Happy birthday. Your instincts grow stronger this year and when you follow them, you'll find and claim treasure upon treasure.Your personal life unclutters through September as you redefine yourself. A bold career move in October will require you to invest. You'll reap the reward in March. December and May are highly romantic. Cancer and Gemini adore you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You'll be working in a group of people whose opinions seem to get heard more readily than yours. Be aware that you're going to have to speak up. Bring a bullhorn if you have to, but get heard.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Education will put you in good standing with those around you. Whether you're relearning geography with a 10-year-old or taking technical classes to stay up to the minute, you'll get a favorable return.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): You'll go above and beyond what is asked of you, for love and for money. Furthermore, you don't even care if your efforts get noticed.You'll act purely to expand your character and heart.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): You'll be politely enthusiastic about meeting new people, even though you probably didn't wake up this morning in a very outgoing mood. You'll quickly feel just as friendly and warm as you pretend to feel.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be tempted to stretch the truth in order to fill a role or give someone confidence that you can do a job. Instead of exaggerating the facts, try shedding more light on what's real - that you know you'll shine if given the chance.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think bigger.You could be a power player just as easily as the next guy.The top contenders use mentors every day and so should you. Seek the advice of someone in the role you want to have.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Phone calls and written correspondence bring good fortune. Make reservations for your forthcoming special events.You'll be lucky now and will land the best seats in the house.You could even win a contest.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The old thing that doesn't work anymore needs to go before you'll see new progress. Maybe it's clothes that don't fit, sheets that no longer stay on the bed or a broken relationship. Get it out so you can welcome the new.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It feels like someone is checking your every move. You don't deserve to be second guessed or baby-sat. Confront the one who is suddenly so interested in your business.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You're becoming increasingly aware that everyone else just doesn't think the way you do.
Make allowances. Be more tolerant. Replace toxic anger and frustration with compassion.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give credit where it's due, especially if it's due to you. Privately stand back and admire your work. Pour on the praise. When you start noticing what makes your work special, others follow suit.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You get wrapped up in the spirit of things and will have wonderful experiences because of this.
You could love something because someone else loves it, and that turns out to be not a bad reason at all.
Family, Pages 32 on 08/26/2009