CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 26; Natascha McElhone, 45; Dee Wallace, 66; Patty Duke, 68.

Happy Birthday: Keep your wits about you, especially when it has to do with emotional matters. You can make plenty of significant gains this year, but only if you are prepared to act fast and stay in control. There is no room for waffling or uncertainty. Let your intuition guide you. Change is brewing, and honesty will be required.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t show concern to those looking for your vulnerability. Speak directly and with experience to avoid disrupting your train of thought or your direction. Change can be good when executed properly. Do your best and have no regrets.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel, visit a friend or take time out for personal pampering. You deserve a break, so take the chance to reflect on the past year while you establish what you want to accomplish in the future. Love is highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll face opposition if something you do or say isn’t accurate. Don’t venture off course mentally, emotionally or physically, or you will face complaints and be corrected. Someone is likely to single you out, so proceed with caution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You need a change of scenery. Even changing your furniture around or redecorating to liven things up will help lift your spirits. Don’t let the little things people do bother you. Offer love and compassion and enjoy the moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mingle and meet people who can help you get moving in a direction that shows promise and positive change. Lay down your roots and line up what you want to do and where you want to head. It’s up to you to make things happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t rely on things to happen according to plan. Your responsibilities will mount, and you will be faced with disgruntled and demanding individuals. Look for someone with experience to help lighten your load. Romance is on the rise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider your options and plan your next move. Use intelligence and intuition when dealing with friends, relatives or peers. Protect your home, possessions and important relationships from interference and loss. Be smart and safe.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Offers look good, but do your research. Sometimes less is more, so before you take a leap in a direction that looks too good to be true, consider one that is more realistic. Once you secure your position, celebrate with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional matters will escalate if you exaggerate or evade issues. Be as straightforward and compassionate as possible if you want to make the personal changes you desire with as little meddling as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look over personal papers, contracts, pending settlements and your financial situation carefully before making any changes. You have less to worry about than you think, so don’t let anyone talk you into an unwarranted alteration. Love will take an unusual turn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check out a job possibility or an opportunity to pick up more skills. Use knowledge and expertise to your advantage. Make the changes that will encourage a better home and family life. Don’t be shy or hold back. Ask and you shall receive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions will not go as well as you anticipate. Fine-tune your idea, plan or intentions before you present your case. Preparation will make the difference and help you avoid a mishap that can be costly. Protect an important relationship.

Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, intense and determined. You are dedicated and detailed.

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