CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 34; Toni Braxton, 47; Simon Cowell, 54; Joy Behar, 71.

Happy Birthday: Explore new avenues. Use your skills and talents to look for vocations that help you expand your income. A creative approach to an old idea can be the ideal solution when it comes to making extra cash. Networking should be your primary interest. Express your feelings and make the changes that will help improve your personal life and your relationships.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look forward to an inheritance, settlement, contract or reimbursement. Make final alterations to a job or goal you are working toward. Romance is on the rise, and a promise someone made to you will be honored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep life simple and refrain from sharing personal information. Emotional encounters will be difficult to handle and can lead to a dispute. A change in the dynamic of a partnership is likely to cause regrets. Avoid taking on added responsibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for alternate ways to use your skills. Talk to someone influential, and you will get the inside scoop about a better position. Problems at home will surface if you aren’t attentive. A change at home will help as well as promote love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have more control than you realize, so make a move or decision that suits you. Travel and socializing will promote new friendships. Love, romance and having fun should be your goal. Don’t let someone else disrupt your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Choose your words wisely and pick and choose your battles. Focus on finances, medical issues and especially home and family. Nurturing and protecting what you have will be well worth your while. Someone may try to take advantage of your generosity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your thoughts, feelings and plans. Get together with friends or consider getting involved in a community event. Avoid getting implicated in secret plans that might get you into trouble with someone you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have more choices than you realize. Look at your attributes, skills and connections, and you will discover that you can network your way to a better position. Someone will try to inch back into your life. Don’t be too accommodating.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Control your emotions. Listen, observe and save your thoughts until you have all the information you need to come up with a viable solution. Less anger and more help will ensure that you don’t upset someone you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): By helping others, you will attract attention and the possibility of a position that interests you. A change at home will be positive. An investment will pay off and boost your status. Remain open regarding your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Show off a little, and you will make a good impression with someone who has something to offer you. A change of plans must not throw you off guard. Use your clout, knowledge, expertise and connections to keep things running smoothly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be offended easily and are best to keep your distance from people who tend to meddle and interfere. Put your effort into self-improvement and meeting any deadline you’ve been given. Invest in your skills and your home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what you can do to improve your financial, emotional or physical well-being. Someone you work with will have a money issue that can end up costing you. Use innovative ideas to gain support and reinforce your goals.

Birthday Baby: You have backbone, integrity and relentless courage. You are determined and steadfast.

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