CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 39; Don Cheadle, 51; Andrew McCarthy, 53; Howie Mandel, 60.

Happy Birthday: Secure your position professionally. Don’t leave any detail undone, and take a serious approach to the world around you. Focus on community and family issues, and make the most of your talents. Don’t take anyone or anything for granted. Positive changes can be made if you are practical and don’t let emotional matters cloud your vision.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Work hard to keep the peace with the ones you love. Learn from your past experiences and use your reason and intelligence to fix what bothers you. Look over your personal papers and get them up to date. A commitment will mend insecurities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick close to home or make plans to do something with family that will improve your surroundings and your emotional well-being. Building a closer relationship with one of your peers will make your job more enjoyable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A day trip will lead to some interesting ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. Talk your way into a partnership that shows potential for future financial gains. Don’t promise anything you cannot deliver.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put your time and effort into self-improvement, love and trying something different. Getting involved in a cultural event or retreat could prove to be enlightening. Moderate changes to your diet and lifestyle will be beneficial.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Follow your heart, your instincts and your intuition. Interacting with others will lead to positive changes that could alter your life personally and professionally. Updating your living arrangements is encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful. If you want to put pressure on someone, make sure you can handle the backlash that follows. Work on personal improvements instead of trying to change how others do things. Make choices based on your own needs, not someone else’s.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your intelligence, persuasiveness and discipline and you will get your way. Attend a conference or make travel plans. The research you do will lead to an interesting new beginning that will bring you energy and joy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Interact with groups that are dedicated to a cause you believe in. Your heartfelt input and insight will put you in a position to do some good and boost your reputation. Take care of your health regardless of the demands you encounter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Positive actions will improve your surroundings and your emotional outlook. A romantic relationship will lead to a brighter future if handled properly. Moderation will be necessary to avoid difficulties. Balance and equality will lead to a commitment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t give in to emotional blackmail. Try to be direct with others about what you want and expect from them. If someone doesn’t like your offer, at least you will know where you stand and how to proceed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Align yourself with people who think the way you do. An idea you have could go viral if you use social media to present and promote your plan. Change is upon you, and the opportunity to seize the moment is now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may misinterpret or misread what others are telling you. Honesty and asking relevant questions will be your only hope of getting to the bottom of the situations you face. Creative solutions will help you come out on top.

Birthday Baby: You are adaptable, serious-minded and practical. You are a crusader and an explorer.

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