CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 35; Will Forte, 45; Greg Kinnear, 52; Barry Manilow, 72.

Happy Birthday: Emotions will get in the way if you let them. Stand tall and make an effort to take care of business and move forward. Letting someone hold you back, put you down or control your life will not help you reach your goals. Stand tall and do whatever it takes to stay upbeat. If you are happy, you will attract positive people.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Carry on with your personal plans. Don’t worry if someone decides to do something differently. Make arrangements to get started on a self-improvement project that includes someone you love and want to share the experience with. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ask questions if you want answers. No one will voluntarily give you information without a little prodding. Investigate your family history or the historic buildings in your neighborhood. Keep your expenses low in order to save for a vacation. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your popularity will promote opposition and jealousy. Take an interest in others, even your enemies, and you will eventually win acceptance and support from those reluctant to see things your way. Love is featured and romance is encouraged. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Valuable information will be offered. Embrace a challenge and you’ll be able to show off your abilities and skills. An unusual hobby will lead to a moneymaking opportunity. Check out cultural events going on in your community.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Step up and be responsible. The help you offer will impress someone you’ve wanted to get to know better or collaborate with for some time. Look for alternatives if you are faced with a roadblock. You can outmaneuver the competition. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Watch and wait for the right moment to make your move. Timing is crucial when you are dealing with people who are underhanded or trying to derail your plans. Keep your plans a secret and make your move when no one is looking. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Follow your heart and refuse to let anyone interfere with your plans. Emotional outbursts can be expected if you are too revealing or trusting. A short trip will help you find a quicker route to reaching your goal. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Strive to get your ideas heard, but don’t be too quick to cut a deal. Time is on your side, and the ideas you come up with will help you turn a little project into something big and bountiful. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take charge and get things done. Once you’ve taken care of business, you will feel at ease about enjoying the company of friends or taking time out for personal pampering. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at the big picture. Refuse to let anything bother you. You have time to assess and strategize, so don’t feel obliged to make a snap decision unless you are sure of the outcome. Sensitive issues are best dealt with diplomatically. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are sitting in a better position than you realize. Chat about your ideas and plans and take progressive action to turn them into a reality. Your gung-ho attitude will impress others and win their support. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Experiment with your ideas and you will discover a way to make your dream come true. Don’t let what others say or do get to you. Stand on your own two feet and do your thing. Success will be the best payback. 

Birthday Baby: You are intelligent, expressive and original. You are emotional and caring.

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