CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 50; Jackie Chan, 60; Francis Coppola, 75; James Garner, 86

Happy Birthday: You may feel overwhelmed, but do not back down or allow anyone to put you in a vulnerable position and you will prove that you are courageous and willing to go the distance to get what you want. In the end, the pendulum will swing in your favor. Work quietly behind the scenes until you are ready to execute your mission.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t leave anything to chance. You may be on edge both at work and at home if you are feeling paranoid. Be patient and tolerant. Choose unusual ways to present what you can offer and you’ll win points.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Communication and doing your best to lend a helping hand will separate you from the crowd. Your offerings and your concern will bring you closer to someone you want to get to know better. Romance is highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Protect your reputation at work and cover your tracks at home. You should be goal-oriented today, taking a serious approach to your work and how much you can accomplish. Your resources are far greater than you realize.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Control your emotions. You are just as likely to swing one way as another. Put your efforts into creative endeavors, self-improvement and stabilizing your life position and future. Debates and arguments will only result in loss and depression. Make love, not war.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace change, but don’t let it cost you. Your intent should be to save and invest in something that will bring you a high return. Be creative and use your imagination. The way you handle your personal affairs will make a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Volunteering to help others will lead to opportunities. An unusual situation will develop with someone who can offer you unique ideas or a proposition that will enhance your personal life. Romance will bring you closer to someone special.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A risk will lead to regret. Focus on your relationships with the people you deal with daily. It’s important to nurture and to keep the peace. A change may be required and compromise a necessity. Defuse an argument with a compliment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for more ways to use your creative skills. Diversification and expanding some of your old ideas and concepts to fit the changing times will pay off. Love is highlighted, and changes to the way you live will bring you greater happiness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money matters and legalities must be handled with care. Impulsive action must be controlled and a strategy put in place. An unfortunate situation with someone will develop and must be handled diplomatically if you want to avoid a setback.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Listen carefully and don’t react until you are fully aware of all the implications being made. A sudden change can lead to an argument and an irreversible situation with someone important. Protect your alliances with those you trust.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be prepared to lend a helping hand and to make changes to compensate for a shortcoming you didn’t expect. Your ability to adapt and work quickly to fix anything that has the potential to go wrong will make an impression. Live and learn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look at your options and make choices that will help you utilize your ideas and expand your interests. Love is on the rise, and socializing and discussing your secrets with someone you care about will bring you closer together.

Birthday Baby: You are compassionate, loyal and imaginative. You are resourceful and adaptable.

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