Stars -- Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your work will reflect your unique stamp. Be careful not to show your efforts prematurely, though.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Those who have a lot stand to lose a lot by joining up with the wrong person. That's why you will be so selective about making alliances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Brag about your loved ones to their friends and family. It will bring you pleasure to provide this kind of social uplift to someone else.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Money affects how you get along with someone. If you find that you are not as kind as a result of a financial imbalance, change the dynamic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your surge in imagination could be due to the recent success of someone in your circle. You can't help but feel a bit competitive. Wanting to win makes you more resourceful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being around a certain person makes you feel confident. You don't care what this one thinks, and that's what makes the difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have remarkable powers of restraint. You don't say what you're thinking when first you think it. You'll wait for the most impactive moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone struts like a peacock whenever you're near. All of this effort on your behalf - it's so flattering.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The challenge you face is of your own design. Even so, you're unsure of whether you can do it. The faith of someone close to you will make the difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Resist the urge to say too much, especially when you are in the process of building a new relationship. Talking does not equal intimacy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone is up for the role of "your reason for living." Too bad for this person - you're already cast in the role. You don't do co-dependence!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People will work for your approval. It feels good to be well-respected by your peers.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 31). You take pleasure in creating interesting, exciting and fun relationships. A special connection in November adds mystery and mischief to your life. Your energy is abundant in December - you could win an important contest. Money luck comes in January and July. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 1, 4, 44 and 49.

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