CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 37; Patricia Arquette, 50; Robin Wright, 52; John Schneider, 58.

Happy Birthday: Question everything and everyone this year if you have any doubt about what’s happening. Being informed will help you offset anyone trying to make your life difficult. Don’t give in to pressure or one-sided demands. Make sure you get back as much as you give and you protect what you already have. Pay close attention to detail. Your numbers are 6, 13, 21, 23, 27, 32, 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your finesse, insight and ingenuity to redirect any negativity that comes your way. Be ready to outsmart anyone trying to discount what you have to say or offer. Be prepared with facts, figures and charm. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let impulsiveness take over when you should be refining your mental, physical and emotional health. Look for a way to improve your lifestyle and make an effort to bring about changes that will curb poor habits and overspending. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional manipulation works some of the time, but if you try to put something over on someone you’ve known for a long time, you’ll find it difficult to get your way. It is best to be honest about your intentions and motives. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Know what you want ahead of time and don’t go into battle unprepared. Anger solves nothing, but practicality, common sense and fairness will help you put any situation that irks you to rest quickly and without resentment. Accept the inevitable. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emotional ups and downs will leave you wondering if you are on the right path. Tame impulsiveness before you take on something that will be impossible to finish. Focus on what you can do on your own to avoid wasting time. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Physical improvements will pay off. A short trip or signing up for an interesting course or retreat will open a window of opportunity you didn’t expect. Romance will encourage a commitment and greater emotional stability. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take your time and consider the best way to handle a domestic or relationship matter. An impulsive response will add stress to a situation that needs a chance to mellow out before a rational solution can be put in place. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let impulse get the better of you. Remain calm, take care of your responsibilities and look at all sides of a situation before you judge what others do or say. Everyone has a right to an opinion, including you. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The way you earn your living may be jeopardized if you haven’t been paying attention or keeping up with the latest technology or trends. Do your due diligence and pick up as much information as possible to protect your future. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make a commitment to yourself as well as to your loved ones to do your best and to take better care of your health and your emotional attitude. Ward off negativity by avoiding people who tend to bring you down. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change of plans can be expected. Don’t count on someone to make changes or alter his or her opinion. Protect against unnecessary arguments and being taken for granted. If something doesn’t sit right with you, walk away. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are too easygoing, someone will take advantage of you. Only sign up to do the things you think you might enjoy or benefit from doing. Someone you love will need reassurance. Plan something special as a token of appreciation. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are impulsive, sensitive and stanch. You are relentless and motivated.

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Eugenia Last