Your stars - Aug. 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get out and mingle with interesting people. Reassess your current position. Instigate a move that will improve you life and your future. Don't let a jealous friend or lover hold you back. Learn from someone older and more experienced. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sincerity will help you get what you want. Remain calm if someone argues, and you will avoid a scene. Do what you say and you won't need to make up excuses. Love is highlighted, and affectionate gestures will exceed anything you can say. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Participate in family and work activities that will bring you closer to the people you deal with daily. Building a solid base will pay off in terms of what you receive. Stabilization and growth is apparent if you combine work and pleasure. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put force behind your actions when dealing with personal or professional partners, or you can expect to take a backseat. A creative or fresh look at an existing problem will lead to a solution, making you look like a hero. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay mellow and be observant. Stepping back will allow you to see the big picture and come up with the most efficient way to fix a problem. A change is required and will make your life better. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't rely on others to step up and fix what's not working for you. Avoid making a scene or getting involved in a discussion that will magnify a small issue into something unmanageable. Make love, not war, and you will show your superiority. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Keep your eyes wide open. You will learn through your experiences. Expanding your interests will bring about opportunities and the assistance you need to fulfill your dreams. Change is inevitable and should be welcomed. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ease into any situation you come up against. You are better off playing it safe. Reservations will be warranted. Let your intuition guide you, especially when professional decisions are imminent. Love is highlighted and will ease your stress. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Travel, adventure and learning should all be wrapped up into one. A change of scenery or sharing with people from different backgrounds or mindsets will help you make wise choices that will enable you to achieve your personal goals. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid taking on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Make suggestions, but let others do the legwork. Put energy and time into your own goals and ideas. A personal partnership will help you get back to basics and enjoy life. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a decision regarding your home, family and commitment to actions that will help improve your life. Larger quarters or altering your current living situation will be beneficial. Consider starting or expanding a home-based business. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't wait until it's too late to make a move. Assess your situation, protect your position and expand your interests. Embrace change, if that's what's required to get what you want. Compromise now can lead to gains later. 3 stars

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