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June 29, 2025
Bay Area native, new draft picks headline Warriors summer league roster
SAN FRANCISCO – Plenty of familiar names and a pair of recent draft picks headline the Warriors’ 2025 Summer League roster.
Nineteen players populate the list that was released on Sunday night. The team will begin play at the California Classic at Chase Center on July 5. Santa Cruz Warriors coach Lainn Wilson will lead the team.
Golden State’s two 2025 second-round NBA Draft picks – Alex Toohey and Will Richard – are on the roster, as is a pair of end-of-the-bench guys in Taran Armstrong and Jackson Rowe.
Vallejo native Chance McMillan and Sacramento’s Coleman Hawkins are also on the team.
Here is what you need to know about the players who will be representing the Bay Area at Chase and later Las Vegas.
Notable names:Chance McMillian: Played at St. Patrick-St. Vincent for three years before transferring to nearby Bethel and averaging 28.2 points per game, winning the Tri-County Athletic League Stone Division MVP in each of his final three seasons. Starred at Texas Tech and scored 14 points against the eventual national champions Florida in the Elite Eight at Chase Center.
Will Richard: The No. 56 pick in the 2025 draft helped eliminate McMillian from March Madness, and later scored a team-high 18 points in the National Championship. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy sees Richard as a guard-wing hybrid who should be able to thrive off-ball.
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Taran Armstrong: Toohey isn’t the only Australian on the roster. Armstrong joined the Warriors roster in February after starring in Santa Cruz, but did not see any action with the NBA side. The 23-year-old guard attended California Baptist.
Jackson Rowe: The 28-year-old big man played in six games for the Warriors last season, averaging 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per night. Saw limited action in the playoffs as well, and was part of the memorable pseudo comeback in Game 5 vs. Houston.
LJ Cryer: One of the leaders of the Houston team that gave Florida everything it could handle in the title game. Averaged 15.7 points per game for the Cougars, where he was named to the Wooden All-American team as a fifth-year senior.
Coleman Hawkins: The Antelope product and Prolific Prep-Napa alum joins McMillian as NorCal natives on the Summer League roster. Averaged 10.7 points per game during his senior season at Kansas State.
Rest of the roster:
Jules Bernard, UCLA
Marques Bolden, Duke
Leopold Delaunay, France
Ja’Vier Francis, Houston
Alex Higgins-Titsha, Australia
Blake Hinson, Pittsburgh
Chris Manon, Vanderbilt
Gabe Madsen, Utah
Bez Mbeng, Yale
Isaiah Mobley, USC
Donta Scott, Maryland
Jaden Shackelford, Alabama
Monterey County’s other top male high school athletes
Here’s a look at who turned out to be the top high school male athletes in the county:
Eli Dukes, Palma — Excelling in four sports, the sophomore rushed for more than 2,000 yards for the CCS Division II finalists, averaging nearly 8 yards each time he touched the ball.
Dukes rushed for 17 touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 182 yards and two more touchdowns. He also recorded an interception, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in a playoff game against Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Starting as a midfielder on the Mission Division champion soccer team, Dukes was a menace in the middle of the Chieftains’ attack, recording a handful of goals.
Doubling as a lacrosse player and sprinter in track during the spring, Dukes earned all-league honors in lacrosse after scoring 18 goals and assisting on 13.
Improving his speed in the 100, Dukes ran the third leg on Palma’s league champion 400 relay team, which reached the Central Coast Section finals. Dukes earned all-league honors in three sports.
Brody Edmonds, Pacific Grove — A three-sport standout, Edmonds became the first quarterback for the Breakers to throw for over 1,000 yards in 10 years.
The junior finished with 1,249 passing yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games, tossing just two interceptions in 140 attempts. He also rushed for five touchdowns.
As the season evolved on the hardwood, Edmonds became a double-double machine, averaging 10.4 rebounds and 8.5 points a game for the playoff-bound Breakers.
Regarded by head coach Dan Powers as his best defender, Edmonds led the team in blocks at 1.2 a contest, and handed out 2.6 assists.
An all-leaguer in baseball, Edmonds was the ace of the Breakers’ pitching staff and among the county leaders in strikeouts, while contributing at the plate.
Matt Maxon, Carmel — A member of The Herald’s all-county baseball and football teams, Maxon was the Herald’s co-Player of the Year in baseball.
Bound for Stanford on a baseball scholarship, the junior posted an 8-1 record with 73 strikeouts and a 0.92 earned run average for the CCS Division III champions.
Maxon also hit .471 with a .531 on-base percentage. The 6-foot-2 hurler ripped 10 home runs and drove in 34 runs, scored 38 runs, and stole 12 bases.
A fearless defender in football, Maxon was among the Padres’ team leaders in tackles, finishing with five interceptions for the CIF state football champions.
When called upon, Maxon delivered as a receiver, catching 45 passes for 579 yards and six touchdowns for Carmel.
Hudson Rutherford, Carmel: The senior established single-season school and county records by throwing for 3,891 yards and 42 touchdowns for the state champion Padres.
Rutherford completed nearly 70 percent of his passes, with just six interceptions in 342 attempts. He set a county mark with 17 touchdown passes in five postseason games.
One of two players in the county to earn all-county honors in football and basketball, Rutherford averaged just under 14 points a game for the Gabilan Division champions.
A late arrival from an extended football season, the sharpshooter led the Padres in 3-point goals with 51, while playing tenacious defense.
SF Giants keep Verlander waiting for first win in loss to White Sox
The wait continues for Justin Verlander.
Seeking his first win of the season in his 13th start, the Giants bullpen faltered in the bottom of the seventh of a 5-2 road loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Verlander held a precarious 2-1 lead at that point and was done after six innings. However, relievers Erik Miller (4-1) and Ryan Walker coughed up four runs and the Giants opened a 10-game road trip losing two of three games to a White Sox team which is 28-56 and on pace to lose 100 or more games for the third straight season.
“I don’t know, I’m just trying to keep putting myself in position for wins,” Verlander told reporters. “That’s all you can do as a starter.”
The Giants (45-39) continued to struggle offensively against six White Sox pitchers. They were 4-for-20 with runners on base, 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.
Verlander has never gone more than seven starts in his previous 19 seasons without a win. In line for his first victory since last Sept. 28 with the Houston Astros, Verlander is 0-5 with the Giants. The 13 consecutive starts to start the season without a win is the longest in franchise history.
Trailing by a run, Mike Tauchman hit a one-out single against Miller, with Chase Meidroth adding another single. The runners moved to second and third on a ground out. When Miller walked Miguel Vargas, manager Bob Melvin went to Walker out of the bullpen.
Kyle Teel doubled home two runs for the White Sox, with a third run scoring on a Walker balk. Lenyn Sosa then singled home the fourth run of the inning.
A promising bottom of the seventh inning ended for the Giants when Heliot Ramos grounded into a double play with one out and the bases loaded against Mike Vasil. Vasil closed out the win in the ninth by getting Mike Yastrzemski on a double play, with Tyler Gilbert (2-1) getting the win.
Verlander’s best inning was his sixth, when he gave up a bloop single to Ryan Noda and then retried the next three batters in order, finishing with a called third strike to Michael A. Taylor. He gave up five hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
It wasn’t easy though. Verlander never had a 1-2-3 inning and in the second gave up 1,114 feet worth of fly outs/line drives at exit velocities of 96.1, 101.2 and 99.4 miles per hour.
“There was some hard contact, gave up a run, and then cruised after that and gave us six good innings,” Melvin told reporters. “Obviously the seventh was a tough inning for us.”
The Giants took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth, although it was deflating they didn’t get more.
Getty ImgesGiants catcher Patrick Bailey doubles home a run in the second inning of a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox.Jordan Leasure, Chicago’s third pitcher, walked Rafael Devers and Wilmer Flores with one out, with Yastrzemski lining a 104.3 mph line drive that was knocked down by Sosa at second for a single.
Leasure walked Willy Adames to force in a run, but a chance at a big inning evaporated when Jung Hoo Lee was retried on an infield fly and Christian Koss lined to short.
A second inning that looked to be headed nowhere when Lee hit into a double play double play instead yielded an RBI double from Patrick Bailey to tie the score 1-1. Koss drew a walk against starter Jonathan Cannon after Lee hit into the double play, with Bailey getting the double with a runner in scoring position to bring in the run.
Tauchman doubled to right on the first pitch of the game against Verlander, eventually coming around to score on a sacrifice fly by Andrew Benintendi.
Diamondbacks, Athletics up next
The Giants depart Chicago for Arizona and a four-game series against the Diamondbacks. Arizona has hovered around .500 all season and will be without two of their most important players in outfielder Corbin Carroll and pitcher Corbin Burnes.
Carroll is hitting just .255 but with nine triples, 20 home runs, 44 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. He’s out indefinitely with a chip fracture in his left wrist. The news on Burnes, who signed a six-year, $210 million contract, is worse. Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery on June 6, will miss the rest of the season and at least part of the 2026 season.
The pitching matchups for the Arizona series:
Monday, Logan Webb (7-5, 2.52) vs. Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.71), 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, Hayden Birdsong (3-2, 4.13) vs. Zac Gallen (5-9, 5.75), 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.43) vs. Merrill Kelly (7-4, 3.49), 6:40 p.m.
Thursday, Robbie Ray (8-3, 2.75) vs. Brandon Pfaadt (8-5, 5.38), 6:40 p.m.
The road trip wraps up with three games in Sacramento against the Athletics, who are 15-27 at home at Sutter Health Field and whose pitchers have struggled mightily in the Triple-A ballpark.
Given that the Giants return home to face the Phillies and the Dodgers at Oracle Park, they’ll look to rebuild their won-loss record through the remainder of the trip.
“When you’re not playing well, it’s tough to win regardless,” Melvin said. “We’ve beaten good teams. We’ve lost to teams whose records aren’t great. But every team in the major leagues has a chance to beat you, and we have to get on a winning track no matter who we play.
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Casey Schmitt, sidelined with a sore wrist, was in the original starting lineup but was scratched in the hours leading up to the game. Koss replaced him at third base. Recalled from Triple-A Sacramento June 10, Koss went was 4-for-8 in the first two games of the series.
Seymour’s debut
Right-hander Carson Seymour, with family and friends in attendance, made his Giants debut in the eighth inning. He gave up a bunt single to Austin Slater but no runs.
Participants show their Pride at Monterey parade, celebration
MONTEREY – Bright smiles and even brighter, colorful attire were featured Saturday as more than a thousand attended this year’s Monterey Peninsula Pride parade and celebration at Custom House Plaza.
Parade marchers created captivating visuals full of flair, such as the “Monterey Gay Aqueerium,” which featured renditions of dancing seahorses, jellyfish waving pride flags and an impressively large octopus puppet.
Those marching in this year’s parade took their first steps at the intersection of Pearl and Alvarado streets: home of the city’s recently created rainbow crosswalk.
Rainbow Connections built a colorful Phoenix-themed float that was one of the highlights of Saturday's Pride Parade. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)Co-chair of Monterey Peninsula Pride Mel Zaragoza believes this year’s celebration is most essential for the local LGBTQ+ community, particularly in the wake of the debate over the creation of the rainbow crosswalk (Monterey Peninsula Pride raised more than $10,000 for the crosswalk’s creation and maintenance).
“I think people are looking for connection and they’re looking to have their voices heard,” said Zaragoza, “We had a lot of people show up for us in May and early June to advocate for a rainbow crosswalk in our community. I think it really energized the community.”
Politicians such as County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew, State Senator John Laird and State Assembly Member Dawn Addis, were also in attendance and addressed the crowd.
Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson chatted with attendees, sometimes embracing them and sending them off with a, “Happy Pride!”
“I can’t separate my role as the mayor and who I am,” said Williamson, who is gay.
According to Williamson, following a recent council meeting, a flyer advertising a local cultural festival where young women are chosen as queens was left on his desk. Behind the flyer was a note that read, ‘These are the only queens we want in Monterey.’
Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson finds a friendly face in the crowd at Saturday's Pride Parade and goes over for a hug. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)“To have that kind of hate come into my inbox touches me personally through my role as mayor, so it means a lot that people are showing up,” Williamson said. “It’s not just queer people that are here today, it’s also allies. And so to see so many community supporters come and stand in solidarity with us, it means so much.”
Andrea Carrasco, a 30-year-old Salinas resident, believes Pride was more than a celebration. “I think that the fact that we have to be proud in itself is a protest,” she said, “Especially in a community that is so small, having a large turnout, I feel, demonstrates that we are here and we’re never going to go.”
“It’s been really nice to see a lot of proud parents and even proud grandparents,” said Nico Espinoza, a 27-year-old who was attending with Carrasco. “I don’t know, that just warms my heart.”
One of several families celebrating pride together were the Antunas: mother and father Sofia and Ruben (42 and 43) and their daughter Bay (11). Wearing variations of the lesbian flag on their shirts, Sofia and Ruben wore their pride for their daughter on their chests.
Sofia Antuna appreciated the community offered to her daughter, noting that her daughter was receiving advice from another attendee. “I mean, that’s what it’s about, right?” Sofia Antuna said. “It’s just everyday conversations.”
“I think we need more events like this,” said Ruben Antuna. “Bring people closer together and bring families together.”
Saturday's Pride Parade was a family-friendly event. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Celebration in Monterey.(Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Celebration in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)
Scenes from Saturday's Pride Parade in Monterey. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)Show Caption1 of 10Saturday's Pride Parade was a family-friendly event. (Layna Hughes -- Herald Correspondent)ExpandLocal activist Macgregor Eddy, 76, marched with the Peace Coalition of Monterey County, proudly displaying “Peace” on her sign in capital letters. Attending Monterey Peninsula Pride was important for Eddy because, “An injury to one is an injury to all.”
“We need to speak up for the most vulnerable, and trans youth are very vulnerable right now because of the change in administration. We need to circle in and protect them, and I think it’s everybody’s job. It’s not just the job of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s everybody’s job to protect them.”
Reports: Warriors bring back Gui Santos, Quinten Post
SAN FRANCISCO — Less than a week after the Warriors picked two players in the second round of the NBA draft, a few of the team’s previous second-rounders were brought back for the upcoming season.
Related Articles Bay Area native, new draft picks headline Warriors summer league roster Hear them roar: Valkyries are WNBA’s hottest ticket and Bay Area fan base can’t get enough Reports: Warriors make first move with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga Now that the NBA draft is over, what should Warriors do with Jonathan Kuminga? What you need to know about Warriors draft pick Will RichardGui Santos, a 2022 selection, and Quinten Post, taken in 2024, were brought back for a combined $4.1 million after Golden State exercised their team options, per reports on Sunday afternoon.
Santos’ contract of $2.2 million is non-guaranteed.
The news comes one day after the Warriors reportedly tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer to restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who is expected to command a salary of over $20 million.
Teams can officially begin negotiating with free agents on Monday.
Bringing back the pair of rotation players on cheap contracts will aid the Warriors in avoiding the second-apron of the salary cap.
Post was the No. 52 pick out of Boston College last season, averaging 8.1 points per game and shooting 40.8% from 3-point range as a stretch five. The 25-year-old became a fixture in the rotation during the second half of the season, starting 14 games and playing in 42.
Santos, who turned 23 on Monday, earned a spot in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation as a high-energy forward who always seemed to come down with at least one improbable offensive rebound a game.
The Brazilian wing played in 56 games, averaging 4.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 13.6 minutes per game.
Local books: Author pens a children’s book about how a bi-breed dog fits in
It may be their sweet disposition and gentle nature, yet also their outgoing, intelligent and curious characteristics that attract Rachelle Parks to the Newfoundland, making this gentle giant her favorite dog. It also may be that constant human contact is essential for this sensitive dog, who just might die without it.
Yet Parks’ husband suffers from allergies and asthma, so bringing a 100 to 180-pound, double-coated dog into the household wasn’t an option. Until she learned she could adopt the next best thing: a Newfoundland-Poodle mix, not completely hypoallergenic, but a Newfypoo would do just fine.
After relentless research, Parks flew to Toledo, Ohio, where she met Coco, a 3-month-old, 20-pound Newfypoo rescue, with big eyes and long lashes and what seemed like an instant bond with her new person.
“Newfoundlands are amazing dogs,” said Parks from her Carmel Valley home. “They are gentle, loyal, protective and known for their strength and skills in the water. There are many documented cases of them actually saving people from drowning.”
Coco even has webbed paws, a trait of the Newfoundland breed.
“Reportedly, Napolean Bonaparte fell off a boat and was saved by a Newfoundland in 1815. I could go on and on,” said Parks, “because they are truly special—and also big, cuddly, fluffy, furry and goofy.”
But Coco is not pure Newfoundland. A Newfypoo, she is paired with Poodle, making her alert, responsive affectionate and fun. Which has inspired Parks to craft a children’s story, “Coco the Half-Newf,” which was illustrated by artist Martynas Marchiusm.
“I got to thinking, what if the good nature of a Newfoundland-Poodle mix was masking an identity crisis,” Parks said. “She doesn’t know if she’s a Newfy or a Poodle, if she’s supposed to think this way or behave that way. Written from her perspective, it makes for a very cute dog tale.”
Particularly since Parks wrote the book in limerick verse, creating a rhythm and rhyme that complements Coco’s antics, and will be entertaining and memorable among her young readers.
Coming up with “Coco”Parks was raised in New Jersey, always with at least two dogs. In fact, she can’t remember ever being without a dog, except for her college years. She has a second dog now, a former stray found in Salinas. A mixed breed, she’s mostly poodle, with a blend of a whole lot of “one percenters” mixed in. Her husband named her Junior, but Parks says she responds better to “Scamp.”
Parks commenced with a degree in philosophy from Brandeis University, outside of Boston. Her father pushed for her to pursue a career in law, but she didn’t ignored the idea until, after a series of career changes, she moved to Monterey and enrolled in Monterey College of Law. After commencing with her degree and passing the Bar in 1992, she has spent the next 32 years working in immigration and workers comp law.
“Both this wonderful dog, Coco, and writing this book have been wonderful stress outlets for me,” Parks said. “It has been a pleasure to do something so creative and fun.”
At first, Parks didn’t have a storyline in mind; she just knew she, who wanted a Newfoundland, had settled for a “Half-Newf,” whose pairing with Poodle made her quite a character and a wonderful dog.
And then she thought, if she were to explore how people respond to Coco and how she navigates her life as a big dog possessed of two different perspectives based on her breed, she’d have a fun story for kids and something for adults to ponder.
“Coco is an avid swimmer and counter surfer — eating is a big part of her day — and, when invited to ‘shake,’ she offers both paws,” Parks said. “She’s just being herself. While our experience of dogs may be one dimensional, through the limerick, we get to go to another dimension, to learn how she thinks. And that becomes the story.”
Equally fun has been Coco’s claim to fame. Recognized for a rather coquettish countenance as she bats long, luxurious eyelashes, Parks finally measured them and realized she just might have the longest lashes in the world. In 2023, her 7-inch lashes earned her the Guiness Book of World Records title.
An honor about which Coco seems completely unfazed. But her person is pretty pleased. In fact, “Coco the Half-Newf” ends with just enough wonder to warrant a sequel, in which those long lashes might play a role.
“Coco the Half-Newf” is available on Amazon.
Bouyea expected to play for Bucks Summer League basketball team
It’s anticipated that former Palma product Jamaree Bouyea will play for the Milwaukee Bucks Summer League team July 10-20 in Las Vegas.
Pried away from San Antonio after signing a two-way contract last winter with the Bucks, the 6-foot-2 Bouyea played in five games for Milwaukee last year, averaging 3.4 points and 2.0 assists.
Bouyea made his first NBA start in the Bucks final regular season game, playing 47 minutes, scoring 15 points, while collecting seven assists, two steals and two blocks.
A 2016 Palma graduate, the 26-year-old Bouyea helped USF to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 25 years in 2022. Having spent most of his pro career in the G-League, the point guard has appeared 19 NBA games over four years.
Having had stints with Portland, San Antonio, Washington, Miami and Milwaukee, Bouyea is averaging 2.8 points and 1.2 assists in his NBA career.
210 fall athletes to watch over 70 days
Carter Lloyd, Carmel football: Brought up as a sophomore last fall to fill a need at linebacker, Lloyd evolved into one of the team’s primary defenders, while starting on both sides of the ball in the state title game.
The 6-foot-2, 235-pound junior showed flashes of his offensive skills as a tight end with a pair of catches in the postseason, while filling a need as a defensive end on occasion for the Padres.
Ruby Ennis: CSUMB volleyball: Evolving into the team’s two-set attack, Ennis finished with 482 assists last season for the Otters.
The 5-foot-11 incoming sophomore also led Cal State Monterey Bay in service aces with 28, while collecting 148 digs and 35 kills.
Bronson Gulley, Monterey football: The 6-foot-6 junior showed flashes of his potential at quarterback last year when pressed into service because of injuries.
A multi-sport athlete, Gulley will have an entire off-season to grow into the position. Because of his size, he could also line up at tight end and has played defensive end in the past.
Horoscopes June 29, 2025: Gary Busey, don’t be targeted as a troublemaker
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Martin Truex Jr., 45; Nicole Scherzinger, 47; Melora Hardin, 58; Gary Busey, 81.
Happy Birthday: If you put yourself in controversial situations this year, emotions will surface easily. Think twice before you jeopardize your position or reputation. Sometimes, observation and silence are your best and healthiest weapons. Let your intuition guide you. Your connections and your wherewithal take precedence over emotional outrage, passionate acts and harsh language. Instead of being targeted as a troublemaker, you must choose intelligence over force to be effective. Your numbers are 7, 15, 23, 28, 31, 37, 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Too much, too far, too many; avoid excessive behavior in all aspects of life. Your best path forward is the one that engages in discussions that broaden your perspective and give you something to ponder when considering something that requires getting others to support your efforts. Choose intelligence and offer incentives, and you will gain ground. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mixed emotions will cause discord. When you feel your anger mounting, remove yourself from the situation quickly. Once you have time to gather information and determine what’s truthful and applicable to your situation, you’ll gain perspective and find it easier to implement what’s best. A change of heart will lead to new beginnings. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get out and about, attend rallies, participate in activities that challenge you mentally or physically, and open talks with those who share your concerns. Aim to please and to help bring about positive change. Protect yourself from situations that threaten your physical and emotional well-being. Trust your instincts. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus, organize, declutter and restructure your surroundings to suit your needs. Avoid letting outside influences distract you from finishing what you start. Change is difficult, but once you adopt a simpler lifestyle, you can engage in what makes you happy. A career opportunity that requires doing something you enjoy is apparent. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus more on learning, expanding your circle and challenging your mind and the creative process to ensure you are sharp and can devise the best outlet for your skills, knowledge and experience. Refuse to let outsiders force manipulative tactics on you, causing inconsistency and emotional setbacks that can be costly. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional energy is building and requires an outlet to push you in a positive direction. Take the initiative, volunteer to help a cause and be the one to make a difference. If you stick too close to home, you’ll let little annoyances get to you, creating distance between you and someone you love. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop and assess what’s happening from afar. If you are too close to an emotional situation, you will get sucked into something you find taxing. It’s better to stay in the role of a sounding board rather than be one of the participants. Direct your energy toward home and professional enhancements. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Venture out, try something new, make new friends and update your qualifications to fit the professional direction you hope to pursue. A change will influence your emotional outlook regarding partnerships and who you trust and value. Trying something new will show you the path to personal happiness and money management. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Activities that require mental and physical agility will keep you out of trouble. Avoid situations that allow others to back you into an emotional corner. Arguments are a waste of time; you will achieve better results if you apply that energy to an activity, challenge or event that brings you self-satisfaction and worthwhile connections. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid unsavory situations that disrupt relationships with friends or relatives, and concentrate on your investments, social events and opportunities that connect you to people who can help make your day a positive experience. A physical change that updates your image will boost your morale and give you the confidence to share your thoughts. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You want to strive to stabilize your life, not disrupt it. Avoid aggressive behavior or negativity, and channel your energy and intelligence into projects that offer home and self-improvements. Set a budget, and refine and design how you see your space changing to suit your lifestyle and the modifications you want to pursue. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have more clout than you realize. Please don’t waste time worrying about what others think; gather your thoughts and turn them into a reality. The impression you make will be gratifying and fetch support from friends and lovers alike. A change of scenery will spark your imagination and invite interesting encounters. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are outspoken, gifted and complex. You are bighearted and driven.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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