CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 30; Ellen Pompeo, 44; Tracy Morgan, 45; Michael Jai White, 46.

Happy Birthday: Your ability to pick and choose what’s good and what’s not will help you jump into opportunities that promise to bring you high returns. Making interesting alterations at home will result in higher productivity and the chance to follow a personal dream that can help you raise your income and set a standard for future endeavors.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand up to anyone trying to bully you. Use your intelligence and speed to outmaneuver a confrontation. Re-evaluate your personal and professional positions. Make whatever improvements are required to reach positive goals. Take responsibility and build a better future.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional deception must not come between you and your hard-earned cash. A short trip or researching what you need to know in order to make a personal decision will pay off in the savings you earn by being diligent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may feel restless and in need of a change, but whatever you decide to spend your money on must not be frivolous. Invest in your skills, talents or a service you can offer. Turn what you have to offer into something tangible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let your true feelings show. If you don’t ask for things or answers, you will never know where you stand. You are in for a surprise that will lead to positive change. A nudge can be a good thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Protect your heart, your cash and your reputation. Problems at work will escalate if you aren’t creative in the way you handle sensitive issues. Take a day trip somewhere that is conducive to clearing your head and figuring out your next move.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Start your year-end preparations early and you will put your mind at ease. Knowing what you have in the bank and what your disposable income is will help you make better choices. A personal partnership will improve if you are affectionate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stick close to home and don’t take emotional, physical or financial risks. Play it safe and avoid being sorry. Don’t let the unexpected changes others make alarm or confuse you. Stick to your plans and you’ll reach your goal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let your past be your teacher. Dig up creative ideas you shelved and put them back into motion. Keep your distance from anyone showing signs of emotional instability. You need a little time to follow your heart and your dreams.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can sell what you have to offer and advance, but don’t promise something you have no intention doing. It’s important to keep the peace, but even more important to tell the truth. Deal with unwanted situations and move on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a leisurely break and you’ll come up with some ideas that will please the people you care about most. Plans for home improvements or discussing your next vacation or family project will win you favors and affection in return.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll have trouble making good decisions if you let your emotions interfere. Revisit mistakes you’ve made in the past and it will help you make better choices now. Learn from the past, live in the moment and improve the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Personal contracts and making a promise to someone you care for will help you feel better about the future. Knowing which way you are heading and the commitment you are prepared to make will open up all sorts of opportunities.

Birthday Baby: You are expressive, proactive and imaginative. You are persuasive and passionate.

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