Happy birthday for Aug. 20: Take care of business. Leave nothing to chance or incomplete. A clear conscience will ease stress and enable you to do your best with no regrets. Your numbers are 5, 17, 20, 29, 31, 37, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Gather information and leave nothing to chance. Look for hidden expenses or someone’s lack of professionalism, and counter any pitfall between you and your goal. Don’t let a change someone makes throw you off; have a backup plan and proceed confidently. HHH

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spending is an issue. Trying to impress someone or spending unnecessarily will break the bank. A kind gesture will mean more than any gift you buy for someone you love. HHHH

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Address options and opinions, then establish how to proceed. Doing research will change your outlook and encourage suggestions that help you navigate controversial situations gracefully and with dignity. Don’t overreact to personal slights. HH

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have more going for you than you realize. Take a moment to reevaluate your next move. If you abide by the rules and regulations, a unique approach to using your skills will expand possibilities about work, money and your reputation. HHHHH

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rely on yourself; you won’t be disappointed. Your get-up-and-go attitude will help elevate others to pitch in and help. Get offers in writing and make your requests before you begin. HHH

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refrain from taking unnecessary risks with your health, love life or professional reputation. Situations will escalate if you aren’t direct with information or live up to your promises. HHH

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop talking and start doing. Actions speak louder than words; the results will bring you hope for a brighter future and encourage you to fine-tune your plans to ensure you achieve your desired results. HHH

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Spend time organizing your space to suit your needs. Refuse to let others dictate how you live. If you set things up for convenience, you will get things done and feel good about your progress. It’s time to please yourself instead of overcompensating for others. HHHHH

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Refresh your memory to ensure you have valid answers and alternatives to deal with situations inflated by friends, associates and family. Don’t mix business with pleasure. HH

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mixing money matters and emotions will lead to shortages. Change begins with you. Simplify your life and you’ll find it easier to eliminate expensive habits. HHHH

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider what will make your life easier, more productive and less confusing, then head in that direction. Spend less time with people who increase your stress levels or demand too much from you without giving back. HHH

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid venturing down a path that can complicate matters or tempt you to take on someone or something that isn’t in your best interest. Nurture meaningful relationships. HHH

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.