CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cam Gigandet, 33; Steve Carell, 53; Angela Bassett, 57; Madonna, 57.

Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between quantity and quality this year. Remember that both will be important when it comes to getting ahead personally and professionally. Use your intelligence and your creative solutions to dazzle everyone who happens to get involved in helping you reach your goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make plans to do something you enjoy. Socializing, entertainment, love and romance are all within reach. Making a couple of updates to your appearance will go over well. An online job search looks promising. Positive change is heading in your direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let anyone or anything get in your way or make you feel guilty about what you want. Try to tune out any unreasonable demands from others. Do what’s best for you, and you’ll gain ground and improve your reputation and confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do something nice for yourself and your family. Don’t get dragged into an emotional situation that isn’t your responsibility. Focus on making improvements and taking physical actions to make things happen that will add to your happiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A vacation will spark your imagination or get you interested in learning or trying something new should be on your agenda. Share your emotions and discuss your intentions and you will get a favorable response.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll have plenty of energy that must be channeled if you want to avoid anger and frustration. Don’t count on others to do things for you. Take action and you will get satisfaction out of doing things for yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Express your feelings and share your thoughts. You have so much to offer, and with a creative and unique presentation you will capture the attention of someone you want to work alongside personally or professionally. Expand your interests.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Show off a little and participate in organizations that share your beliefs. Spending time with someone you love will help you bring about positive changes to your relationship. Personal improvements can be made that contribute to your appeal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let anyone make you angry. Step away from situations that appear troublesome and focus more on what you can do to enjoy your day. Getting involved in something that grabs your interests and motivates you to hone your talents will ease your stress.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be torn between what you want and what someone else is trying to persuade you to do. Don’t mix business with pleasure or battle over something that cannot be won. Walk away and concentrate on what makes you happy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will get exactly what you want by expressing your plans in detail. Your progressive and persuasive approach will be difficult for anyone to ignore, allowing you to drum up interest and support. Money will come from an unusual source.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Watch the way people react to your suggestions. You are best to do things on your own when money is involved. Put more time and effort into self-satisfying ventures or making personal changes that will lead to professional gains.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Disillusionment regarding your relationship with others is apparent at an emotional level. If something isn’t clear, ask questions until you understand where you stand. You cannot make a decision based on doubt or uncertainty. Make your position clear.

Birthday Baby: You are practical, motivated and precise. You are innovative and persuasive.

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