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BIRTHDAY SATURDAY: You know with the utmost clarity what it is you should be doing with your life, so now it is simply a matter of applying yourself. Don't waste any more time daydreaming and drawing up plans, just start work on your number one aim.

BIRTHDAY FRIDAY: The most important thing this year is that you keep faith with yourself. Others may doubt you but you must never doubt yourself. The skills and talents you were born with will find a highly rewarding outlet over the coming 12 months.

IN CONCERT What : Jeff Tweedy with James Elkington Where : Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates St. When : Friday, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 27th BIRTHDAY THURSDAY: A Sun-Mars link on your birthday will endow you with the kind of energy levels that make all things possible. But don't try to do everything.

BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY: If you feel the need to transform your life, to change your existence in major ways, now is the time to move from the thinking about it stage to the doing it stage.

BIRTHDAY TUESDAY: A full moon on your birthday, as well as a powerful Sun-Saturn link, means you will be challenged again and again over the coming 12 months.

BIRTHDAY MONDAY: A Mars-Mercury link on your birthday will do wonders both for your mind and your ability to communicate. Your powers of persuasion are such that no one will be able to deny you what it is you desire.

Week Ahead Stars for Sunday, September 23rd BIRTHDAY SUNDAY: Forget about what has gone before - the only thing that ever matters is what comes next. If you have some idea of what direction you want to be moving in that's great, just go for it.

Irish cuisine has long been the fodder of jokes — a kind of penance to suffer through in order to enjoy the people, music and lush scenery of the Emerald Isle.

What: Victoria Festival of Authors Where: Various venues, including Metro Theatre, Robert Bateman Centre, Intrepid Theatre When: Tuesday through Oct. 1 Admission: $15-$250 at eventbrite.