CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly Perry, 32; Topher Grace, 37; Michelle Rodriguez, 37; Bill Cosby, 78.

Happy Birthday: Dig until you find the truth. Emotional deception is apparent when discussing solutions and problems. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your empathetic nature. Generosity will be your downfall. Put greater emphasis on learning and expanding skills that will help you reach your goals. Hard work and being true to yourself will help you reach your dreams.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Problems will surface if you use emotional tactics to get others to do things your way. Keep your personal feelings out in the open, and avoid being tempted to get involved in a secret affair.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let what others do present a problem for you. Follow through with your plans and put your unique touches on whatever you pursue. A creative idea can turn into a successful venture with a little enthusiasm and physical energy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Initiate changes that will make your living arrangements more conducive to reaching your goals. You’ll be offered help, but disappointment will occur if your expectations are too high. Take care of what’s important to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll have plenty to do, and you will achieve your goals if you organize your time carefully. Stimulating conversations with others will help you move forward with greater confidence. Love and romance look promising.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Bring about changes to your life, your location or the way you move forward. A new direction will give you the boost you’ve been looking for. Romance will stabilize your personal life, making it easier to change in other ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take on a challenge and show everyone how capable you are. Set your goals high and don’t back down or give in until you reach your destination. Emotional deception and ulterior motives are apparent. Don’t trust in anyone but yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can network, but don’t believe everything you hear. Entertain possibilities, but be prepared for the possibility of disappointment. Enjoy socializing, but don’t count on others to honor promises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Visit a place or a person that can inspire and motivate you to explore new interests or create something unique. Use your intuition and intellect, and you will be able to expedite your vision and perfect your skills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make changes to the way you think or the plans you want to pursue, and you will discover a talent you didn’t know you had. Don’t be tempted to ignore what needs to be done, or you will miss a great opportunity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put more effort into an important relationship. No matter who it is with, the time spent talking, listening and strategizing will help you work alongside each other to achieve something great.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fixing up your home or taking care of domestic affairs will be rewarding and bring you closer to the lifestyle you want. An important relationship can lead to a commitment that will ensure you are heading in the same direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take part in activities that let you show off your skills and mingle with interesting people. You will learn from the way others respond to you and your ideas. Constructive criticism will be helpful if you keep your emotions in check.

Birthday Baby: You are engaging, imaginative and emotional. You are unpredictable and appealing.

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