CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 37; Linda Cardellini, 41; Ricky Gervais, 55; Carly Simon, 71.

Happy Birthday: Take advantage of any opportunities you get to experience something new. Getting involved in events, activities or groups that attract people from all walks of life will be enlightening. What you learn will help you adjust your life in order to reach your optimum goal. Business and personal partnerships look promising and will inspire you to do your best. Your numbers are 4, 9, 20, 24, 31, 33, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sort out your feelings before you decide to open up to someone you love. It’s better to be sure than end up being sorry. Put more effort into self-improvement, not trying to change others. Keep close tabs on your spending. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mingle with friends and family members, and participate in something you’ve never done before. Show an interest in what others do and share your own ideas as well. Romance is on the rise, and self-improvement projects are featured. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Avoid criticism by being upfront and you’ll put any negativity to rest so that you can get on with your day. Good fortune will come your way if you use intelligence and discipline to bring about positive changes. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Jump in and do something you enjoy. Taking on a creative challenge will boost your confidence and lead to an opportunity that can improve your reputation, status or position. Love and romance are in the stars, and special plans should be made. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be careful how you spend your money. Generosity is commendable, but not if it leaves you or your loved ones short on funds. If you want to show support to someone, offer your time instead of your cash. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take one step at a time and do things properly. You’ll avoid criticism if you are patient and pay close attention to the critical details. Compliments and romantic gestures will help to improve an important relationship. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not everyone will live up to his or her promises. Problems will arise if you make physical changes. Research any procedure or image change you want to make before you begin. Work on improving your attitude, not your appearance. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Jump in and make things happen. If you care about someone, express your feelings, intentions and future plans. A short trip will be eye-opening and help you adjust your plans accordingly. Learn through experiences and keep moving forward. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider your options regarding a partnership before you make a move. You’ll be caught in the middle of someone else’s problems if you aren’t careful. Keep your opinions and feelings to yourself, and use your common sense. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Past experiences and ideas will help you make adjustments that will enable you to take advantage of a promising opportunity. A change designed to take a relationship to the next level looks encouraging. Romance should be a priority. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Recognize the pros and cons of your current personal situation. Getting angry will not solve problems, but facing facts and being willing to compromise will. Joint ventures are not in your best interest. Be conservative with investments. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your heart on the line and share your plans with someone special. A mini-vacation or making arrangements that will lead to a solid commitment look promising. Gather all the facts and put your plans in motion. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are complex, thoughtful and original. You are self-assured and forthright.

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