CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 41; David Cook, 42; Nicole de Boer, 54; Joel Gretsch, 61.
Happy Birthday: Take your time, look for opportunities and refuse to let other people’s drama drag you down. Patience, hard work, charm and congeniality will help you advance. Pay attention to relationships and weed out negative connections that drain your energy. It’s time to call the shots instead of giving others the authority to choose for you. It’s time to step into the spotlight and own the stage. Your numbers are 4, 15, 23, 27, 34, 41, 47.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dress for success and strut your stuff. Social events will lead to chance meetings and various opportunities to ponder. Travel, learning experiences and conversations will help you grasp new possibilities. A chance to donate or support a cause or someone you care about will lead to unexpected rewards. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A change or proposal someone makes will take you by surprise. Before you jump at a potential opportunity, do your research. Stay calm and carefully pick and choose the venues you attend. Don’t jeopardize your health or take a risk that can result in an argument or injury. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A positive attitude will prevent emotional friction. When in doubt, take a pass and do something you can easily handle. Let your charm lead the way, and let your gestures be your calling card. Sport a trendy new look and enjoy the festivities in your community. Romance is favored. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A reserved attitude will pay off. The information you receive will be exaggerated. Take your time and verify what you hear before you react. Trust your intuition, and you will avoid being taken advantage of financially. Engage in creative endeavors or spend more time with someone you love. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): High energy will help you get things done, allowing you to move on to entertaining activities and engaging in stimulating conversations that pique your interest. Your enthusiasm will lead to opportunities and a chance to meet with someone who can alter your life. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Set guidelines, boundaries and a budget when dealing with people who don’t reveal their intentions but are pressuring you to join forces. Put more time, money and thought into what matters most and how you want to use your skills and cash moving forward. Be bold and move forward alone. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have plenty to discuss once you let down your guard and feel comfortable with someone of interest. Social and networking events will allow you to meet interesting people and show off what you can offer. An opportunity to learn, travel or connect romantically looks promising. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Know your limits and your opponents. Think outside the box, and you’ll devise a surefire way to outmaneuver someone trying to take advantage of you. Trust your instincts, refuse to let anger surface and set your radar on your goal instead of wasting time on nonsense. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a long, hard look at what’s important to you and how to preserve what matters most, and let go of the past. It’s time to turn the page and create and embrace opportunities that excite you. Attending a reunion will help you redefine your role and purpose. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotions and money won’t mix. You can’t buy love and shouldn’t waste your time trying to please someone who doesn’t reciprocate. Change begins with looking at the facts, adjusting your mindset and returning to the pastimes that make you feel good about yourself. Be open to trying something new. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Home improvements will make your life easier. Open your doors to friends and family, and you’ll gain access to valuable information and an opportunity to get to know someone better. Love, romance and personal gain are in the stars and will encourage you to participate in something new and exciting. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Showing respect may win you favors, but truth and honesty will buy you dignity and support from those who count. Know when to avoid temptation, put ego aside and turn a negative into a positive. Don’t let uncertainty weigh heavy on your mind; take the high road. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are quick-witted, entertaining and appealing. You are helpful and sensitive.
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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