If today is your birthday: Don't give up too easily on your reasonable hopes and expectations, because, perhaps for the first time in your life, you should be able to get on a solid track to success. Keep the faith and play to win regardless of the circumstances.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even if you believe your way of doing something is superior to that of others, don't impose your ideas on them. Listen, because you may learn a better way of accomplishing the goal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Unless you take some time to study what is involved, you could make a commitment that you'll regret. There might be a lot more to the job than you thought.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Borrowing something of value might be a bad idea, but, if for some reason you must, be extremely careful about how the object is handled, so that it isn't damaged or stolen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're entertaining at your place and a guest brings along an uninvited friend who turns out to be a jerk, graciously ignore it. It could ruin the whole affair if it becomes an issue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Should a dirty job or a nasty responsibility be foisted upon you, take it in stride as best as you can. It will only make the situation worse if you air it out in front of others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Circumstances similar to ones that existed in the past when you made a bad mistake might be occurring again. Take your cues from what you learned and handle it differently this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- No one can live up to your expectations if your demands are unreasonable. Be honest about what you want, and don't ask another to do for you what you can do for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Should a co-worker who is usually easy to get along with be a little testy, be forgiving, not vindictive. Toss aside all thoughts of getting even.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There is a good chance that an excursion that wasn't intended to be expensive could quickly get out of hand. Don't be a tightwad, but don't be foolishly extravagant either.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It isn't enough to have good intentions, you must think things through before simply reacting. Otherwise you could unintentionally do something that others would find offensive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keeping proper records could become imperative when you are called on the carpet to explain what and why you did something. If you want to win your case, leave nothing to memory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Mixing business with pleasure might turn out to be a bad mistake when a member of your group overdoses on food or wine. It won't generate the impression you wanted to make.

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