CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Affleck, 40; Rebecca Gayheart, 44; Pete Sampras, 44; Peter Krause, 50.

Happy Birthday: Be prepared to recognize and follow the trends that unfold this year. Separate your emotions from your decision-making and you will avoid an impulsive mistake that will slow you down. Don’t trust anyone to handle your financial matters for you. It’s up to you to remain in control and to stick to moderate and efficient methods to secure your personal and professional position. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let anyone coax you into making a decision if you aren’t ready. Consider a physical activity that will help ease your stress and get you into tip-top shape. Love is highlighted, and a serious personal move is heading your way. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let what others do or say stop you from following through with your plans. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you connect with someone you want to collaborate with. Trust in your abilities and forge ahead. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t mix money with emotions. Overspending in order to impress someone will have the opposite effect. Consider building your assets, not squandering what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Lending or borrowing will lead to problems and should not be considered. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions are surfacing. Don’t let your imagination run wild. Rather than make assumptions about what you think is going on around you, take a step back and focus on your own personal accomplishments. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone will take advantage of you if you aren’t careful. Stand up for your rights instead of giving in just to keep the peace. Your insight into future trends will help you make wise choices regarding your financial and personal affairs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Helping others will be rewarding. A generous but practical approach will lead to prosperity. Set a course and you will encourage others to follow your lead. Your ability to stick to rules and regulations will make a strong impression. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep a level head when dealing with those using emotional tactics to push you one way or another. Observe what everyone is doing and keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself until you are sure you are doing what’s best for you. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get confused by someone’s aggressive action or put-downs. Tune out any derogatory comments and you will outshine anyone trying to interfere with your progress. Love is highlighted and romance will improve your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Learn from the experiences you encounter today. Listen carefully and use your skills to overcome negativity and bullying. It’s up to you to bring about the changes that will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your serious approach to money matters will help you secure your financial position and ease your stress. A serious commitment to someone you think is special will help you see your future plans more clearly. Don’t let others hold you back. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Personal improvement will make your life better and help you supercharge your earning potential. Don’t sit back and wait for things to come to you. If you want to be successful, take action and make it happen. Be smart, show confidence and get ahead. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your intuition is trying to tell you something. Don’t overthink what is going on around you. Act on your first impression and refrain from making assumptions that can lead to confusion. Trust and act on your gut feelings. 

Birthday Baby: You are tough, determined and precise. You are practical and open-minded.

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