CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Lin, 37; Annie Ilonzeh, 42; Scott Caan, 49; Shelley Long, 76.

Happy Birthday: Stop giving up or putting up with something that isn’t your style. Seize the moment, bring about positive change and talk your way forward with passion and promises that draw attention and offer hope to those looking to you for guidance. Show your strength by maintaining solidarity, and you’ll soon have the force behind you to achieve what you set out to do. Change shouldn’t be costly, but it should offer new beginnings and hope. Your numbers are 3, 16, 22, 27, 34, 40, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Intelligence is your ticket forward. Joint ventures, expenses or spaces require patience, common sense and compromise. Look for adaptable options that can handle sensitive situations. Overreacting will not help you resolve matters. Do whatever is possible to maintain peace and dignity, and show strength and courage to sort through differences. Lead the way.
3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do what you must do and keep moving. Making excuses will prolong the agony of doing something you find taxing. Establish how your day unfolds, and be sure to compensate for any negativity you encounter with something that puts a smile on your face. Balance is the key to thriving and having the gumption to excel.
5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Inconsistency will hold you back. Take a leap of faith, let your instincts lead the way, and participate and connect with people who have information that can help you narrow down your options. Learn all you can. Be open to suggestions, but only implement what’s necessary. A simple path forward will stifle procrastination.
2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A civil conversation will far outweigh a shouting match. Take the time to sort out your thoughts and lay out alternatives and compromises that will minimize arguments. Avoid double-booking yourself or taking on physical activities that steal your energy and leave you at a disadvantage when dealing with intellectual affairs. Prioritize your energy.
4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your swagger and your intelligence to win favors. Offer facts, demonstrations and proof that your word is good. It’s how you execute your plans that’ll determine how much you’ll receive in return. Innovation coupled with discipline will be the path to new beginnings. Leave nothing to chance or unfinished.
3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Something unexpected is heading your way. Before you shun what’s coming, consider how you can parlay it into something useful. It’s how you deal with change that counts. Use it for self-improvement and to make connections or network with like-minded people. Aim high, and you will steal the show. Refuse to let emotions cost you.
3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll teeter between what you should do and what you want to do. Stop procrastinating; choose what offers gratitude and satisfaction. Engaging in something that you find enlightening will recharge your battery, giving you ample room to catch up when the time is right. Let your imagination help you gain insight into self-improvement.
3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pick up knowledge, skills and qualifications that will help you raise your earning potential. Network and discover what’s cutting-edge and can help transform your current work status into a next-level position. Mix business with pleasure, and you’ll charm those who can help you advance. Day trips, reunions and people-watching are favored.
4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at your environment, set a budget and reconstruct your surroundings to suit your needs. Pay attention to detail and make your space more convenient as well as efficient in hopes of lowering your overhead and easing financial stress. Revisit your eating and exercise habits to ensure better health. Self-improvement will encourage personal growth.
2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep confusion at bay by doing research and getting your facts straight, and you’ll spare yourself from disappointment. When in doubt, step back, weigh the pros and cons and don’t be afraid to take a pass. Trust yourself over someone putting on a dog and pony show to convince you to become a follower.
5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Less spending and more investing in your future will ease your mind and encourage you to interact with people and possibilities that can help you advance. Be brave and challenge yourself to try something you’ve never done before, and see what happens. A positive change at home or to your lifestyle is apparent.
3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Observation is your friend. Sit back, relax and watch what’s unfolding around you. Consider the effects of interfering before deciding to participate. Choose the path that encourages positive input and spending time with people who accept you for who you are and love you unconditionally. Personal growth and romance are on the rise.
3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are insightful, focused and receptive. You are spontaneous and shrewd.

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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