CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Martin Truex Jr., 45; Nicole Scherzinger, 47; Melora Hardin, 58; Gary Busey, 81.
Happy Birthday: If you put yourself in controversial situations this year, emotions will surface easily. Think twice before you jeopardize your position or reputation. Sometimes, observation and silence are your best and healthiest weapons. Let your intuition guide you. Your connections and your wherewithal take precedence over emotional outrage, passionate acts and harsh language. Instead of being targeted as a troublemaker, you must choose intelligence over force to be effective. Your numbers are 7, 15, 23, 28, 31, 37, 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Too much, too far, too many; avoid excessive behavior in all aspects of life. Your best path forward is the one that engages in discussions that broaden your perspective and give you something to ponder when considering something that requires getting others to support your efforts. Choose intelligence and offer incentives, and you will gain ground. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mixed emotions will cause discord. When you feel your anger mounting, remove yourself from the situation quickly. Once you have time to gather information and determine what’s truthful and applicable to your situation, you’ll gain perspective and find it easier to implement what’s best. A change of heart will lead to new beginnings. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get out and about, attend rallies, participate in activities that challenge you mentally or physically, and open talks with those who share your concerns. Aim to please and to help bring about positive change. Protect yourself from situations that threaten your physical and emotional well-being. Trust your instincts. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus, organize, declutter and restructure your surroundings to suit your needs. Avoid letting outside influences distract you from finishing what you start. Change is difficult, but once you adopt a simpler lifestyle, you can engage in what makes you happy. A career opportunity that requires doing something you enjoy is apparent. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus more on learning, expanding your circle and challenging your mind and the creative process to ensure you are sharp and can devise the best outlet for your skills, knowledge and experience. Refuse to let outsiders force manipulative tactics on you, causing inconsistency and emotional setbacks that can be costly. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional energy is building and requires an outlet to push you in a positive direction. Take the initiative, volunteer to help a cause and be the one to make a difference. If you stick too close to home, you’ll let little annoyances get to you, creating distance between you and someone you love. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop and assess what’s happening from afar. If you are too close to an emotional situation, you will get sucked into something you find taxing. It’s better to stay in the role of a sounding board rather than be one of the participants. Direct your energy toward home and professional enhancements. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Venture out, try something new, make new friends and update your qualifications to fit the professional direction you hope to pursue. A change will influence your emotional outlook regarding partnerships and who you trust and value. Trying something new will show you the path to personal happiness and money management. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Activities that require mental and physical agility will keep you out of trouble. Avoid situations that allow others to back you into an emotional corner. Arguments are a waste of time; you will achieve better results if you apply that energy to an activity, challenge or event that brings you self-satisfaction and worthwhile connections. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid unsavory situations that disrupt relationships with friends or relatives, and concentrate on your investments, social events and opportunities that connect you to people who can help make your day a positive experience. A physical change that updates your image will boost your morale and give you the confidence to share your thoughts. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You want to strive to stabilize your life, not disrupt it. Avoid aggressive behavior or negativity, and channel your energy and intelligence into projects that offer home and self-improvements. Set a budget, and refine and design how you see your space changing to suit your lifestyle and the modifications you want to pursue. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have more clout than you realize. Please don’t waste time worrying about what others think; gather your thoughts and turn them into a reality. The impression you make will be gratifying and fetch support from friends and lovers alike. A change of scenery will spark your imagination and invite interesting encounters. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are outspoken, gifted and complex. You are bighearted and driven.
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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