CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 46; Erykah Badu, 54; Mark Dacascos, 61; Michael Bolton, 72.Happy Birthday: Take the pressure off by eliminating outside influences that jar your nerves, cost you emotionally or financially, and leave you cleaning up messes and mistakes that don’t belong to you. It’s time to utilize your strengths and rid yourself of weaknesses. Determine what and who are assets or liabilities, and proceed down the path that surrounds you with the love and support you need to put your best foot forward. Your numbers are 8, 10, 22, 24, 35, 39, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shut yourself in a quiet room and focus on handling unfinished business. Today is not the time to engage in arguments or to let anyone test your patience. While working diligently to declutter your life, take a long, hard look at how you want to direct your energy and build new opportunities. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Strengthen your ties with the people who count. Address issues that have meaning for you and can help you choose the path that leads to peace of mind and personal benefits. Refrain from letting emotional situations control your mind or lead you astray. Put yourself and your needs first. 2 starsGEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll meet with opposition. Refuse to let anyone put you in a vulnerable position. Saying yes when you know you should decline to participate in someone’s plan will cause tension between you and those who matter. Set your priorities straight. Avoid excessive and indulgent behavior. Focus on personal gain and self-respect. 5 starsCANCER (June 21-July 22): Raise the bar and study up on how to outmaneuver anyone who competes with you. You have the edge to get ahead if you are willing to step outside the norm and let your unique, creative imagination set you apart. Use the element of surprise as your secret advantage. 3 starsLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look at trends and consider updating how you present yourself to others. Refreshing your look, updating your skills or qualifications, and taking a heartfelt approach to handling money, emotions and health matters will make a difference. Play to win, and you won’t be disappointed. Romance is on the rise. 3 starsVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Note who’s watching in the wings. You want to send the right impression. Stick to facts and figures, and call on experts when necessary to avoid vulnerable situations. Change requires thought, precision, detail and timing to achieve benefits. A partnership with or input from the right individual will stabilize the outcome. 3 starsLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think big, but budget wisely. How you handle matters and associates will be reflected in the outcome. You don’t have to impress anyone; enforcing moderation, insight and ingenuity to get the most for the least will give you the wiggle room to adjust as you move forward. Make self-improvement and relationships a priority. 5 starsSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Change will beckon, but before making a move, determine if your decisions are due to emotions or reason. Socialize, communicate, pick experts’ brains and summarize what’s best and right for you. Investing in your future personally and professionally is wise but requires precision if you plan to come out on top. 2 starsSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work toward a goal, but don’t take shortcuts. Time is on your side, so don’t feel pressured by anyone’s manipulative tactics to rush you. A domestic problem will spin out of control if it becomes impossible to find common ground with those you must deal with to make a sound decision. 4 starsCAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Change is favored, and the opportunity to get ahead is within reach. Put your energy into partnerships, your home environment, and how you earn your living. You have plenty to gain if you rely on your skills, experience and connections to help you make things happen. Protect against injury and health risks. 3 starsAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be open with your allies and secretive with those prying into your affairs. Look for alternatives that you can quickly implement if the going gets tough. Thinking ahead and putting preparations in place will make it easier to move forward with finesse and confidence. Self-improvement is favored. 3 starsPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Standing alone isn’t necessary, but knowing who is best to ally with is. Walk away from those who lead you astray. Focus on expanding your vision through learning from and communicating with people who can offer insight into how best to use your energy, time, skills and experience. 3 starsBirthday Baby: You are brave, intuitive and hardworking. You are unique and confident.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.Visit Eugenialast.com, or join Eugenia on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn.
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