CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Piper Perabo, 39; Mike O’Malley, 49; Dermot Mulroney, 52; Peter Jackson, 54.

Happy Birthday: Incorporating a creative approach to the way you handle financial, legal, contractual or medical matters will help you solve a lot of issues that have been holding you back. Think outside the box and stick to a tight budget. You’ll be amazed by how much you can accomplish this year if you check out alternative ways to do things. Your numbers are 7, 18, 22, 26, 35, 38, 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t take on too much or you’ll end up in an emotionally fragile state. Consider what needs to be completed and get it out of the way so you can relax. Don’t let impulsiveness lead you into a no-win situation. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Develop important relationships. Mix business with pleasure. Spend time with the people you relate to most and you will find interesting prospects. Volunteer your time to a group you feel is doing good work in your community. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Move in a positive direction and away from anyone causing you grief or bringing you down. Rely on past experience to guide you in the right direction when it comes to affairs of the heart or personal changes. Think matters through. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone you are close to will help you bring about unusual but very positive changes to the way you live. Make romance a priority and you will get interesting results that will improve your life. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will impress others with your ideas. Your contribution will lead to an opportunity or proposal you cannot turn down. A partnership that you have been pursuing can be solidified. A financial gain will come to you from an unusual source. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Problems will crop up if you try to force your ideas or beliefs on others. Prepare to do things alone if you don’t want to be burdened with people who aren’t ready to take the same initiative as you. Emotional setbacks are apparent. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make things happen if you are willing to go the distance. Go directly to the source if it will help you get what you want. Be willing to make alterations if it will help you get to your destination. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find a way to make your assets work better for you. You will find money you didn’t realize you had. Romance is on the rise and will brighten your world and stabilize your future if you are patient with yourself and others. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone from your past will come back into your life. Attending a reunion or making plans to get together with someone you enjoy working with will lead to interesting prospects. Get whatever is being offered in writing. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A commitment can be made and personal contracts negotiated and signed. Make special plans to spend time with someone you love, and you will improve your relationship and build a solid future that will encourage love and longevity. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t give in to the demands someone puts on you. Stand up for your beliefs and negotiate your position. Use your intelligence and you will outmaneuver anyone trying to take advantage of you. A day trip will open your eyes to new possibilities. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gather friends together or plan a special day for yourself and someone you love. Relationships should take top priority and not be neglected because of chores that can be left for another day. Explore the possibilities that a partnership can offer. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are persuasive, charming and helpful. You are creative and proactive.

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