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They’re all counting on you to bring the surprise, the distraction, the exciting thing that shakes up a routine that would, without you, be mind-numbing. You won’t disappoint. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Wisdom can come from foolishness, even stupidity. In- stead of seeking to follow a wise person, right now you will benefit more from being open to the ordinary people around you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can anticipate trouble without borrowing it. The trick is in anticipating a few different outcomes, most of them not troublesome at all, and having a prepared response for each. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). With your feet at home, your eyes are on the world. You have a feeling that what you need most right now is out there. You may find it on the Internet. Be sure to ask the people at home for an opinion. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may be older than you were yesterday, but you Annie’s Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc. 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You know more, and so you do more. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re not sure you’re being taken for granted, but that’s the way it feels. Test the theory. Stop offering all that comes with being in a relationship with you. Pull back for a while to see what happens. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Friendship is fortified in laughter. The best part is that you don’t have to try hard to make your friends smile. Hilarity comes as a natural extension of your bond. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have specialized knowledge — you just don’t realize it right now because you haven’t needed to use it in your current environ- ment. Get out there. Meet more people. Only then will you understand how unique you are. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). That ad- venturous spirit of yours sometimes leads you to swim with the sharks. Other times, like now, such a swim is simply necessary in order to get where you’re going. Luckily, not everyone in the tank will be ferocious. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 20). You’ve been honing your powers of attrac- tion, and so you shouldn’t be surprised with the results. Multiple romantic op- tions for singles are part of this. Job offers and social invites will also be your lucky problem. The road to a fulfilling career is fraught with challenges, which you’ll han- dle brilliantly at the end of the year. Aquar- ius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 24, 9, 28 and 18.