CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 44; Connie Britton, 49; D.L. Hughley, 53; Rob Reiner, 69.

Happy Birthday: Don’t leave anything to chance. Dig in and finish what you start. Make this a progressive year filled with new beginnings. Don’t hesitate to delve into something that intrigues you. Nurture important partnerships and make a promise that will last a lifetime. Keep your temper controlled and pour your energy into positive pursuits, and good fortune will find you

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Participate in something you believe in and you will find a good fit for what you have to offer. Your skills and services will be considered unique and could raise your profile. Romance will lead to an interesting proposal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t give in to emotional blackmail. Use your intuition to decipher what is going on and act accordingly. Your strength, courage and convictions will lead to an opportunity that is well suited to you. Dare to be different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more focus on what you can do to make personal improvements that will boost your morale. Don’t let someone with bad habits entice you to follow suit. Protect your health and well-being.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sit back and enjoy what’s going on around you. Cultural events taking place in your neighborhood will open your eyes to alternative ideas that will fit into your daily routine and make your life easier. Learn as you go and enjoy the experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be diligent about money matters and investments. Someone will have an excellent sales pitch, but won’t be able to follow through with the offer. Put your time and money into something that will benefit you firsthand. Make personal change your goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Expand your interests and your friendships. What you learn from talking with people at a function you attend will help you redesign your living space. A well-thought-out plan of attack will lead to unusual gains from an unexpected source.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your charm will win favors and bring you greater popularity. A promise someone makes will change the way you live. Greater stability and security will be offered, and personal growth looks promising. Romance is encouraged.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An unexpected opportunity will take you by surprise. Let your intuition guide you to the people and places that have the most to offer. Sharing your innovative plans for the future will help you reach your goal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t downplay what you are capable of doing. Live up to your promises and show everyone that you are the real deal. Be ready to stop someone who is jealous of your talent from sabotaging your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make plans to attend a reunion or to get together with people you haven’t seen for a long time. Reliving old memories will spark new enthusiasm to get back to the activities and relationships that bring you joy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Start a new health regimen. Join a fitness club or start a routine that will help you get into shape. A change in the way you look physically will encourage you to update your wardrobe as well as your image.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have plenty of ideas to share with the people who are trying to resolve problems that affect your profession, community or health. The input you offer will capture the attention of someone who has something unusual to offer you in return.

Birthday Baby: You are persistent, compassionate and helpful. You are courageous and outspoken.

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