CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 35; Shanola Hampton, 48; Jack McBrayer, 52; Paul Bettany, 54.
Happy Birthday: Reach for the stars. Chat your way to the top. Live, love and learn, and be the one to make a difference. Put your energy where it will do some good, and satisfy your soul. Change begins at home and influences those you care about most. There is much to achieve this year if you stay focused on what’s important to you. Express your thoughts and follow through. Your numbers are 2, 10, 17, 24, 35, 41, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dream big and do your best to make it a reality. Set a budget, fine-tune your plans and rally support to ensure success. Let your actions speak for you, and your dedication will encourage others to follow your lead. Changing how you handle money will help you save for something you long for. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A change will give you the boost you require to get ahead. Approaching what you do best in a unique manner will grab the spotlight. Don’t be shy; trust your instincts, focus on what matters to you most and put your skills and foresight to the test. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Voice your opinion, take a stance and make a difference. What you learn and pass along throughout your day will be valuable to you and those who receive your message. Opportunity comes when you believe in and promote yourself. Dedicate more time to home, family, health and love. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Review details thoroughly before initiating change. Refuse to let pressure tactics jeopardize or push you into a force play of your reputation, position or cash. Pay attention to investments and legal matters, and question the motives of others. Keep your thoughts to yourself, listen carefully and make sound choices. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen, but refrain from letting anyone push you in one direction or another. What you choose to do has to come from the heart. A partnership that isn’t in sync needs to be reevaluated; you will find either common ground or the wherewithal to walk away. Love, romance and self-care are favored. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Deep breath in; exhale. Nothing will be as it appears. Question, dig deep and wade through your findings with scrutiny. What you discover will help you decide what’s best for you. Participating in something for the wrong reason or to please someone else will put you in a vulnerable position. Protect your interests. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Travel, education and communication are worthwhile. Talk to experts and people with shared interests; the feedback will help point you in the right direction. Personal gain, partnerships and turning your passion into a lucrative endeavor are worth looking into. Refuse to let fear stand in your way. Do your due diligence and proceed. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be careful what you wish for. Aggressive behavior, snap decisions and pressure tactics will send the wrong message. Take your time, observe and let the chips fall where they may. Your strength is your ability to outmaneuver using your intellect, not your brawn. Time is on your side; relax, evaluate and prepare your recourse. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got the moves and the stars on your side. Opportunities are apparent if you open your eyes and visualize what you want to achieve. Refuse to sit back when you are best to engage and enthusiastically push forward. Fix up your surroundings, make a move and set a goal that excites you. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may relish change, but it’s best to weigh the pros and cons before you step into something iffy or over budget. Temptation and emotions will steer you in the wrong direction. When doubt kicks in, take a pass. Information you receive may be tainted with bias, ulterior motives or jealousy. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Jump into action and keep the momentum flowing. Push forward and fix up your surroundings. Make changes at home that support family fun and romance or put you in your comfort zone. Pay attention to joint ventures, investments and personal partnerships. Clarity is essential; you’ll tend to overspend and overanalyze situations. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a moment to rethink your journey. You’ll receive prompting from someone with an outside interest influencing the input they offer. Don’t hit the reset button until you feel comfortable making a change. When inundated with too much information, you should start fact-checking and deliberating. Focus on your needs, not on another’s stipulations. 2 stars
Birthday Baby: You are gracious, helpful and intelligent. You are energetic 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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