CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 33; Candace Cameron Bure, 38; Zach Braff, 39; Paul Rudd, 45.

Happy Birthday: Choose your battles wisely, but don’t run and hide. If you want to get ahead, face opposition smartly and with all your facts in order. Swift action and precise strategic maneuvers will ensure your success and your safety. Accept the inevitable so that you can move on to make improvements that are doable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions will spin out of control if you let trivial matters get to you. Don’t get into an argument because someone doesn’t think the same way you do. Keep your life simple, get your chores out of the way and keep the peace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out your options and make a decision. Sign up for an activity or event that interests you, but reserve judgment. Now is the time to learn, not to make an impulsive decision based on limited information and knowledge. Love is highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Taking action may be your way of getting what you want, but do your research before getting started. You are likely to make a mistake if you base your choices on what you hear in passing. Get the facts before you proceed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your imagination and you will find ways to have fun without being indulgent. Emotions will run high, making it necessary to be positive and mindful of others. Romance will improve your personal life. Live, love and laugh.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An abrupt change may be unsettling, but if you stay calm and look at the pros and cons, you will find a way to turn a lemon into lemonade. Travel delays can be avoided by mapping out your route prior to leaving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your heart is in the right place, and offering assistance can lead to personal benefits, but refrain from making cash donations. Your time and expertise are sufficient. Wasting money will cause a problem between you and someone you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t share your concern with a colleague, peer or anyone who can affect your position or reputation. Keep your life simple and your expenses down. Domestic problems and regrets are apparent if you aren’t willing to compromise. Keep the peace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Explore, experiment and live life to the fullest. Expand your interests, friendships or romantic relationship with someone special. Do something unique that will lead to greater joy, happiness and longevity. Health, wealth and love are highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Not everything is as it appears. An unfortunate situation will develop if you get involved in a joint money venture. The truth may hurt, but it will be necessary. Focus on making your home life better and your residence more efficient.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t feel pressured to jump into action because someone is being demanding. Rethink your plans. Get together with someone you love or an old friend, and you will be able to turn a negative day into a positive and fruitful experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get back to basics and consider the things you used to do that made you happy. The activities you enjoy and are skillful at executing can be incorporated into something that can also generate extra cash. Invest in your interests and your future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spend time with people you enjoy. Socializing or hosting an event will put you in the spotlight. Share your creative plans for the future with people you feel can make a contribution. Love is in the stars. Mix business with pleasure.

Birthday Baby: You are sympathetic but not a pushover. You are proactive and energetic.

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