Happy birthday for Aug. 15: Stop second-guessing yourself. Ask questions, make up your mind and put your plans in motion. Refuse to be a follower or let someone take advantage of you. Your numbers are 8, 12, 23, 29, 35, 38, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be careful who you trust. Verify everything before passing it along. Ease stress through relaxation or an activity that helps you maintain emotional stability. Keep an open mind, but don’t believe everything you hear. HH

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t fool yourself into thinking someone will help you out of the goodness of their heart. There will be a price to pay or hidden costs that come your way if you aren’t cautious about who you hire or how you invest your time and money. HHHHH

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for legitimate opportunities, not hype. If something sounds too good to be true, take a pass. Invent opportunities rather than tag along. The easy path will not pay off long-term. Do your best, work hard and use your skills. HHH

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An open mind will gather wisdom, knowledge and the path to success. Travel, education and observation will help you gauge trends and figure out how to take advantage of an opportunity. Seize the moment. HHH

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Reach out to interest groups or people who can contribute to your success. Start a dialogue and determine what’s available and the cost involved. A friendly but knowledgeable and confident attitude will ensure you receive the information you require and hands-on help. HHHHH

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work behind the scenes. Stay out of the way and out of trouble. Use wisdom and experience to navigate through situations threatening your position or prosperity. Choose discipline over bravado, and let your results be your calling card. HH

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Point yourself in the direction you want to go, then run to the finish line. Create opportunities, learn as you go and let your intelligence and charm help you attract helpers who can make your journey notable. HHHH

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look over your shoulder and protect your ideas, possessions and reputation. Be careful not to give anyone inside information that allows them to beat you to the finish line. HHH

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep the information flowing, learn all you can and incorporate your findings into your routine. Efficiency is the path to freedom; don’t rely on others to decide for you. Opportunity begins with you and your ability to believe in yourself. HHH

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Truth matters. Emotional deception is prevalent. Whether you fool yourself into believing what’s false or allow someone to lead you astray, regret will follow. Get the facts and do whatever it takes to get back on track. HHH

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change is overdue, but first, figure out how to make things happen. Check to see if there are any incentives or offers that can bring you closer to your objective. Look for opportunities, and talk to people practicing. HHH

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Simplify your life. If you let others intervene or lure you into temptation, you will fall short of your expectations. Don’t take a risk with your relationships, health or assets. HHHH

H: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. HH: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. HHH: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. HHHH: Aim high; start new projects. HHHHH: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.