CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 45; Erykah Badu, 53; Mark Dacascos, 60; Michael Bolton, 71.
Happy Birthday: Use your imagination to find solutions. Take the initiative to follow your plans until you feel comfortable with your results. Refuse to be led by those trying to take advantage of you or part you from your money. Own the spotlight, stand tall, exude confidence and make the world better. Shine brightly and treat others with kindness and compassion. Your numbers are 5, 12, 22, 27, 34, 38, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Proceed quietly. Don’t share too much information until you have your agenda and feel you can establish a solid presentation. Be willing to put your energy to the test. Consider all offers, but change only what’s necessary. Keep life simple. The benefits of self-improvement are favored. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A change of heart will disrupt your plans. Rethink your strategy and align yourself with like-minded people. Going against the grain will leave you treading water instead of making progress. Trust your instincts, not what others are trying to force you to pursue. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look at your agenda and put your energy into taking care of your responsibilities. Refuse to let peer pressure or emotional manipulation set in when the most important thing is to get things done on time. Concentrate on looking and feeling your best. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stay on top of your bills, expenses and home improvements. You can make headway, but only if you implement a strict budget and oversee projects yourself. Refuse to let your emotions cost you. Don’t mix business with pleasure. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen to what others say and offer. Monitor a partnership for imperfections, equality and compatibility. Pay attention to how you present yourself to the world around you. A change someone enforces will reveal their intentions. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put your energy into something that offers high returns. Money will generate if you make lifestyle changes or acquire qualifications to raise your earning potential. An unusual meeting will reveal valuable information. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spend time sorting through what you need and can sell. Stop procrastinating and start living up to the promises you made to yourself. Avoid spontaneous purchases or regretful decisions when the bills arrive. Choose simple pleasures. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t take on physically draining and time-consuming requests. Stick to projects that make your life easier. Decluttering and having discipline are the paths to positive changes. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen carefully and be prepared to walk away from pushy people trying to railroad you into something that benefits them more than you. Take hold of your finances and earmark your dollars to ensure you get the highest return. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Clear up misunderstandings, and decline joint ventures that are intrusive to how you like to handle your financial affairs. Make home improvements that contribute to a peaceful state of mind and that encourage you to spend more time doing what you enjoy most. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Think before you act. Excess will drag you down. Hold on to your cash, and don’t share private matters. Say no to emotional meddling and walk away from unsavory situations. Arguing wastes time; follow through with what makes a difference to you. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what’s important to you. Your success depends on your decisions and treating yourself and others with respect. Make a positive footprint, and your impact on others will help pave the way to a better future. Believe and trust in yourself. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are wise, determined and visionary. You are giving and influential.
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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