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LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE ARIES (March 21-April 19). It is possible for your body and mind to be racked with fear and, at the same time, your spirit to be fear- less. This is the warrior dynamic you were born to, and you can achieve this state when you know you’re fighting for the right thing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s so much you want to do, but if you try to do ev- erything, you’ll end up doing nothing of note and feeling demoralized in the process. In- stead, pick one thing and do it well. Success! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re not in the mood to commit, and yet someone is requiring a commitment of you. So don’t be surprised if just as soon as you agree to do something, part of your mind starts search- ing for a loophole. CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you know or what you believe, in the end, isn’t half as important as what you do. Actually, what you do may be the only thing that matters this afternoon. It’s a good thing you’re in the mood to take action. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In protective lion mode today, you’ll scan the scene and note right away what’s amiss, dissonant, incon- gruous or dangerous. Alert your loved ones. They may not listen right away, so hang in there until they get it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It may surprise you that you say something a parent would have said. Depending on how you feel about this, you could have some identity-related work to do today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Even though you’re the sign of partnership, you have a resilient independence. Maybe the reason you’re so good in relationships is that you’re strong in yourself. You’ll be working on the you-to-you relationship today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Some things just don’t work out. Why take it personally? Usually, it boils down to a mismatch of in- terests. Your ability to wash your hands of it quickly and make a new plan — now that’s a talent! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This is what heroes do: embrace the worst-case scenario and go forward with velocity. Any- way, when you’re willing to face the worst consequence, it often happens that it doesn’t show up. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Plain foolishness is easily spotted. Foolishness that’s been airbrushed, set to a soundtrack and passed off under an expensive brand is also pretty easy to spot, at least for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You haven’t quite settled on your next goal. Don’t rush yourself. A sincere desire to be useful and help others bodes better for success than any other ambition a person could have. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve spent enough days being in step with your people, and now you feel the rebellious urge to create your own rhythm. This will require great will, and don’t expect them to understand. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 4). Your definition of the good life will change. Certain early ambitions no longer feel right, and in their place will drop a much better fit. For the next seven weeks, you’ll focus on improving your physical and fiscal health. Your calling comes from within your family in August. September and January are the most ro- mantic months. Aquarius and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 3, 33, 39 and 15.