CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 38; Eddie Cibrian, 52; Phil Mickelson, 55; Laurie Metcalf, 70.
Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities. Expand your mind. Communicate, educate and visit places you’ve never been before. Take on an adventurous attitude. Look for innovative uses for your skills, talents and experience, and put them to good use. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Use your energy to express yourself and engage in new opportunities and pastimes that encourage living life to the fullest. Make personal growth and happiness your goals. Your numbers are 4, 18, 23, 27, 30, 36, 41.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shortcuts will cost you. Get the lowdown, figure out what you need and only deal with reputable individuals. Take care of domestic, travel or educational issues before they can spin out of control. State facts, verify the information before passing it along and handle matters yourself to avoid being misrepresented. Trust your instincts. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your inner thoughts to yourself. You’ll gain access to more information if you are benevolent, attentive and curious. Refuse to let the changes or decisions others make lead you astray. You’ll learn the most by being on your guard. A gracious attitude will draw favors; hot pursuit will repel. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fine-tune your playlist. If you take on too much, you’ll fall short. Focusing on what matters will help you reap the rewards. Build an environment around you that enables you to flourish and meet people who share your dreams, and you’ll discover the path that makes your adventure easier to achieve. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do things for yourself, and you won’t be disappointed. An offer will leave you with mixed emotions. Do your homework, ask questions and consider the long-term effects. Take a strong position regarding what concerns you the most and stand up for your beliefs and rights. Someone you meet will grab your attention. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Follow your passion. Gather information, and consider how to put your fingerprint on something that interests you. Having a unique approach will differentiate you from any competition you encounter. Get a second opinion if you don’t like or feel comfortable with what someone tells you. Play defense and prepare to counter. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Force may be necessary to get things done. Reach out to the people you know you can count on to support your efforts. Reiterate the facts passionately, and you’ll captivate your audience. If you connect with someone who shares your concerns, an unexpected alternative will come your way. Personal growth is apparent. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful what you share with who. When uncertainty sets in, step back and take a wait-and-see attitude. It’s better to be safe than sorry. In the meantime, focus on gathering information, preparing for your next move, and changing your living space to suit your needs and make your life easier. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Gather information, add to your skills and qualifications, and do whatever it takes to raise your profile. Explore and expand your options to include cheaper ways to live. Sharing expenses, investing more in self-improvement or using your skills to bring in extra cash will pay off. Romance is in the stars. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stabilize and secure your position, reputation and lifestyle. Spend time rearranging your space to accommodate your needs. The better the flow, the more you’ll achieve. Put your energy into networking and connecting with people who are as eager to get ahead as you are, and together, you’ll reach your goals in record time. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Set boundaries and distance yourself from those most likely to get in your way. Join groups that connect you to the latest trends and can help you master your skills to fit what’s most likely to spark interest and help you establish yourself in a savvy and optimal manner. A partnership looks promising. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dedicate more time to how you earn and invest your money. Emotional interference is apparent if you allow someone to have a say or access to your possessions or cash flow. You can’t buy love or pay for someone else’s mistake. Success comes from doing what’s best for you. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Temptation will be challenging to resist. You are wise to distance yourself from anyone who is a bad influence or likely to take advantage of you. The best way to maintain stability is to isolate yourself from anyone trying to sell or talk you into something you don’t need. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are optimistic, entertaining and curious. You are aggressive and pioneering.
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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