CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chester Bennington, 39; Holly Hunter, 57; Spike Lee, 58; William Hurt, 65.

Happy Birthday: There is no time to waste on trivial matters. Try to address the problems you may be having with anyone who is trying to stand in your way. Use your intuition to help you maneuver your way through the ups and downs brought on by circumstances beyond your control. Stay focused and don’t stop until you reach your destination.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opportunities to show off your talents will lead to sudden advancement. Your intuition will be on target, allowing you the chance to make quick decisions and outsmart any competition you encounter. Don’t be afraid to start something new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your health will suffer if you are overindulgent or try to take on too much. Don’t overreact to the changes that are happening around you. Your reluctance to accept such alterations will be viewed as incompetence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t exaggerate, or you will end up being blamed for not fulfilling a promise. Social events will lead to a new connection that can bring about a substantial change regarding your professional goals. Carelessness can result in a mishap or injury.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get involved in the personal affairs of colleagues. Keep your business and personal lives separate. You’ll be blamed for taking sides or interfering. Stick close to home and engage in creative endeavors that can help you prosper.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Generosity is good, but not if your friends take advantage of you. Don’t overextend yourself while trying to impress others. Financial problems will lead to poor credit and a loss of respect. You can’t buy love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be very careful when handling a situation with your loved one or someone putting demands on you. Consider how you can make your assets grow. Cutting corners and conservative investments will pay off. Don’t believe everything you hear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put more into what you have to offer and you will get higher returns. It’s up to you to set a high standard and strive to reach it. Spend time getting back into shape. Shopping will tempt you, but will also lead to debt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pleasure trips will be costly. Spending more time on home-improvement projects will bring better results, especially if you do the work yourself. Your ability to find solutions will aid you in getting the approval you require to follow your dreams.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone you live with is likely to cause a problem. Don’t give in to emotional blackmail or to anyone trying to curtail your freedom. Lay down some ground rules before the situation spins out of control. Honesty is the best policy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A last-minute change must not throw you off your game. Focus on what you want to do. Stick close to home and to the people you love. Venturing out will lead to delays and problems with authority figures.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Greater opportunities will come about from reviving a partnership or revisiting an old idea that was ahead of its time when you first wanted to put it into motion. Focus on the personal changes that will help boost your ego. Good fortune is in the stars.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Romantic encounters must be monitored carefully. Don’t let anyone put demands on you or keep you from doing the things you love to do. Make it clear that you are not going to be anyone’s minion. Be prepared to walk away from a bad situation.

Birthday Baby: You are fastidious and original. You are a mover and a shaker.

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