CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 40; Thomas Jane, 46; Jeri Ryan, 47; Kyle MacLachlan, 56.

Happy Birthday: You have all the right moves and can handle whatever comes your way this year. The experience you gain will send a message to everyone you deal with that you mean business and you have what it takes to make things happen. Strengthen your position by speaking up and implementing what you know in order to gain ground and impress superiors.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on making the changes that will help you avoid criticism or disputes. A considerate approach to a problem at home or a suggestion at work will help you avoid an emotional meltdown.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of unfinished business. Go over your personal paperwork and any legal, financial or medical issues that concern you. Dealing with institutions will be met with delays. Keep matters simple, direct and moderate for best results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get involved in something you feel passionately about and you will discover an option you hadn’t thought of in the past. Expressing your ideas and engaging in ventures with like-minded people will lead to satisfaction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Avoid debates. Go with the flow and do whatever is necessary to avoid being singled out or used by someone in a higher position. Focus on your talents and working on your own, mastering what you enjoy doing most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans, go on a day trip, use your time to learn something new, or take on a challenge and play to win. No matter what you do, you will be entertaining, outgoing and make a lasting impression. Romance is skyrocketing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be tempted to spend more than you have. Although a smart investment can lead to prosperity, there will be a number of factors to consider. You are best not to get involved in a joint venture based on someone else’s financial assessment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make positive changes to your personal lifestyle and current relationships. A discussion can clear up matters that have left you feeling uncertain. Expand your circle of friends to include some people you have worked with in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take care of family matters. Make domestic changes that will suit your situation and be conducive to expanding a creative project that interests you. A self-improvement project that requires discipline will lead to greater professional opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make positive changes at home. You will have the discipline to do the work required on your own, gaining knowledge and experience that will ensure a better domestic environment and bring about a positive change in attitude. Romance is in the stars.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Problems with friends, relatives or someone in your community will develop. Don’t let emotions swell up, leading to an impulsive act. Focus on what you can do to pitch in and stabilize the situation. An unusual solution should not be ignored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will make an impression on someone who misjudged you in the past. A work situation will turn in your favor. Answering online job postings or reconnecting with someone will lead to positive results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t reveal your true feelings. If you are too quick to judge someone, you will end up being singled out or accused of meddling. Work on your own shortcomings, not on trying to change others. Self-improvement will bring satisfaction.

Birthday Baby: You are intelligent, charming and disciplined. You are challenging and commanding.

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