CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes-Beech, 35; Eliza Taylor, 35; BD Wong, 64; Kevin Kline, 77.
Happy Birthday: An open and honest approach to life, love and being true to yourself will encourage you to follow your heart and make your dreams come true. Direct your energy strategically and start projects that enhance your living situation or establish enhanced value for your contributions to the workforce. Turn this into a year to remember by focusing on self-reformation. Love and romance are priorities. Your numbers are 7, 13, 22, 25, 34, 42, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Approach someone heading in a similar direction. Sign up for something geared toward achieving better health and happiness. Don’t limit your options; be blunt about your objective and stick to your plans, and the person most likely to join you will have as much to contribute as you do. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A change will uplift you. Try something different; engage in activities that offer an alternative lifestyle but that may be a better fit for your budget. Speak up about how you feel and what makes you happy. Change begins with you, and being honest about what you want out of life is a good start. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think big, but be realistic. Too much of anything will work against you. Keep life simple and put your energy into what matters to you most. Aim to lower stress while you build comfort, security and stability into your daily routine. Make personal growth and contentment your goal. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make plans and engage in conversations that hype the experience. Mix business with pleasure if it helps you gain acceptance or get ahead. Refrain from missing out on a worthwhile experience because you aren’t willing to participate and get to know your associates better. Innovative suggestions will lead to a higher position. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take time to absorb the information you gather. If you are too open, someone will use your playbook to outmaneuver you. Dedicate time to setting budgets and investing wisely. Refuse to let your health suffer due to stress. Pay attention to how you look and present yourself. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re in a better position than you realize. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts; it will help you decipher who is a worthy candidate to partner with or to learn from. Stay away from venues that are heavily populated and can promote health risks or violence. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get out and mingle; try something new and exciting. Embracing a pastime that encourages you to interact with like-minded people will help you embark on a journey that will enrich your life. Travel and educational pursuits are favored and will change your perspective and lifestyle. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your emotions in check. Getting into an argument with someone will not solve the problem. Look for compromises, settlements, incentives or anything else that prevents a negative response. Be the sunshine in the room instead of the bearer of bad news. Set a good example. 2 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at your lifestyle, health records and financial situation, and make the necessary adjustments to put your mind at ease and to encourage you to fulfill your heart’s desires. Refuse to let anyone interfere with decisions. Be direct, and don’t fold under pressure. Romance and commitment are favored. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take the initiative to position yourself for success. A change to move into a higher-paying job or to invest in yourself or something that will make your life easier is apparent. Use your experience and knowledge to navigate your way to a brighter future. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An open, receptive mindset will help you negotiate and reach an agreement. Don’t hesitate to offer suggestions or to control the topic of conversation. Leadership ability will work to your advantage by helping you build confidence to acquire exciting prospects. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep moving. Don’t let someone opposed to your plans limit what you can do. Choose your words carefully and only promise what you can deliver. A steady pace, effective research and a strict budget will lead to success. Embrace and initiate the changes that offer hope for a brighter future. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are sincere, dedicated and unique. You are sensitive and persuasive.
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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