CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 35; Danica McKellar, 41; Mel Gibson, 60; Victoria Principal, 66.

Happy Birthday: Tone down any aggressive behavior. You will get ahead if you work quietly behind the scenes. Don’t invite conflict into your world. It’s in your best interest to practice being a listener and an observer and to use the information you gather to further your own interests. Don’t let past regrets stifle your ability to enjoy the moment and embrace the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let the little things get to you. Settle into the new year with an open attitude and a willingness to work with what you have. Diplomacy and compromise will help you persuade others to eventually see things your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan to jump in to your professional goals immediately. Set up meetings or business trips or discuss your plans with someone who can contribute to your advancement. Trust that you will learn as you go and don’t doubt your ability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t withhold information or get involved with people who are a poor influence. Rethink your plans for the year and avoid lofty, unrealistic ideas that are costly or indulgent. Partnership problems will develop if you aren’t honest about the way you feel.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Taking one more day to enjoy children, friends or family will do you good. You’ll be inspired by what others have to offer and should make plans to get together more often throughout the year. A unique, creative hobby will grab your interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen carefully to the people you live with or peers who do things differently than you. It won’t help to argue, but if you consider making a compromise, you will find common ground and avoid a sensitive situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mingle with people who have something interesting to offer. Network and discuss your plans, but don’t sign up for something that is risky. Focus on gathering information. When it comes to love, less talk and more action is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can finally address issues that have been bothering you. Open up and share your feelings. Based on the feedback you receive, you should consider making a few changes that will help you face the new year with greater optimism.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on what you can do, not on what you can’t. Don’t be afraid to do things differently. Your uniqueness is your strength. Make lifestyle changes that will allow you to do the things you enjoy more often.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home and make the changes to your surroundings that will help you be more productive. Taking time to assess your current situation and go over your options will help you immensely as the year unfolds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid messy encounters with people you don’t see eye-to-eye with. Look out for your interests and choose to work alone. Joint ventures will leave you in an awkward or vulnerable position.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let your emotions spin out of control. Protect against minor illness by taking precautions. Take time to relax and enjoy doing something you love. A little pampering is well-deserved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t waste time overreacting or looking for what’s wrong in every situation. Health problems will develop if you aren’t realistic when it comes to physical activities. A connection you have with someone appears to be based on ulterior motives.

Birthday Baby: You are a dreamer and an enthusiast. You are aggressive, driven and tenacious.

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