CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, 29; Elisha Cuthbert, 32; Ben Stiller, 49; Billy Idol, 59.

Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best. Don’t venture far from familiarity. Sensitive issues will surface, and honesty will be required if you intend to get ahead this year. Change can be good, but your motives and intentions have to be well-thought-out. Business or educational travel will help keep you moving toward a positive destination.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your impulsive nature will help you wheel and deal your way into financial gain. Act quickly and you will experience a chance to change the way you live. Love is on the rise, and a promise can be made.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Less is more. Don’t overspend, overindulge or lose sight of your goals. It’s important not to let a whimsical moment lead you into a situation that will be difficult to reverse. Put your effort into hard work, research and getting things done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll attract a lot of attention. Don’t be too quick to offer your services or make promises that are unrealistic. You don’t want to ruin your reputation. Focus on personal relationships and how you can ensure that you don’t lead someone on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good fortune will come to you from an unexpected source. Keep an open mind and listen to what’s being said, but do your own fact-finding before you make a decision. Stability is your friend and disrupting that will cause stress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel, adventure or engaging in a challenging activity will hype you up and get you ready to take on the world. Your outgoing personality will attract love, romance and an interesting twist in your personal life. Enjoy the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Idle time is your enemy. If you sit around stewing, you will end up making a costly mistake. Focus on the home improvements you can do yourself. Honesty will be an issue. Don’t trust what someone tells you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get out with friends, take part in community events, or do whatever you can to help a good cause. Keeping busy will be half the battle. Sitting at home will lead to disputes, uncertainty and disappointment. Be a participant.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Explore the possibilities offered, but don’t make an impulsive move without looking into the pros and cons. It’s likely you can find your own unique way to come up with something entertaining, lucrative or interesting without sharing the credit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your emotions will surface if someone isn’t being honest with you. Make whatever alterations you can to ensure that you are not involved in something that has the potential to ruin your reputation or status. Learn from past experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Increase your pace a notch to avoid unwanted criticism or complaints. You can offer to help others, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. A sob story must not turn into a costly lesson. Don’t offer cash; offer suggestions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consistency will be your ticket to success, especially where emotional matters come into play. Trust in your ability to choose what’s best for you, and start the ball rolling. An important relationship shows potential for growth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional instability will lead to trouble. If you initiate change without having minor details in place, you are likely to fail. Do the work first and execute your plans only when success is guaranteed. Someone is likely to interfere.

Birthday Baby: You are complex and imaginative. You are a crusader and a storyteller.

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