CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hope Solo, 32; Hilary Swank, 39; Laurence Fishburne, 52; Arnold Schwarzenegger, 66.

Happy Birthday: Try not to let emotional matters slow you down or confuse you this year. Follow your intuition and focus more on adapting to fit the current economical climate. A change in surroundings looks encouraging. Consider taking something you enjoy doing and finding a way to turn it into more than just a hobby, allowing you to bring in more cash.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Listening attentively will make the difference in the way a situation at home or at work unfolds. Focus on the practical and question what appears to be too far-fetched. Offering reasonable suggestions will set the tone for what’s to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can make the changes that best suit your current situation without facing interference. Opening up about your plans and including someone you think is special will help you develop a much closer relationship. Opportunity knocks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check out every angle of a proposition you are considering before you make a decision. There is something that has the potential to go wrong due to a misunderstanding. Don’t let a romantic or emotional matter cause you to veer in the wrong direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Avoid anyone trying to make abrupt changes that will affect your life or your future. Stick to what you know, and do the best job possible. Show your sincerity and dedication, and you will temper any negativity that comes your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be faced with added responsibility. What you do to help others will enable you to reach your goals or destination. An investment in your home or to broaden your skills will be successful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have what it takes to lead the way. Express your ideas and offer solutions, and you will make a difference and raise your profile. Love is in the stars, and expressing the way you feel about someone will pay off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look out for your own interests. Taking care of personal, business and financial dilemmas should be your priority. Don’t let anyone talk you into giving when you should be on the receiving end of the stick. Call in favors.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Share your thoughts and interests. Touching base with people who are heading in a similar direction will inspire you to follow through on your plans. Love is on the rise, and planning a special evening will enhance your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make personal changes or alter your home to better suit your upcoming needs. Learn from the past experience you have gained with friends, relatives or peers. Putting more effort and cash into your ventures and projects will bring the highest rewards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t alter the way you do things. Size up your situation and consider how to handle people who show unpredictability. As long as you protect your interests and those you love, you can actually prosper from someone else’s shortcomings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick to your principles and don’t deviate from what’s best for you. Watch out for anyone using emotional tactics to persuade you to head in a questionable direction. Deception within partnerships is apparent and must be dealt with diplomatically.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a closer look at old ideas. Revamping and resurrecting what you have done in the past will lead to new interests and opportunities. Share your thoughts, draw up contracts, and plan to move forward. Love is highlighted.

Birthday Baby: You are determined, goal-oriented and direct. You adapt and move forward.

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