CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madelaine Petsch, 28; Anna Akana, 33; Andy Samberg, 44; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 52.

Happy Birthday: Focus on what you can do, and stop worrying about the setbacks you encounter. Aim for perfection and please yourself instead of trying to impress others. Choose to take better care of your health. Put some effort into presenting yourself with dignity and class. How others perceive you will make or break how well you do this year. Your numbers are 8, 11, 21, 26, 34, 37, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan something special for yourself or someone you love. Take an interest in how you look and present yourself to others. Updating your image or paying closer attention to your health and physical fitness will pay off. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Gravitate toward people who make you think, and you will find it easier to get things done. A change will be energizing and encourage you to expand what you have to offer. Avoid an emotional feud with someone close to you. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your thoughts to yourself. Sharing too much too soon with someone you don’t know that well will have drawbacks. Instead, collect information that will help you understand what others want. An exciting proposal will flatter you. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a different approach to how you run your household or handle responsibilities at work. Reduce the time it takes by implementing efficient tactics to speed things up. Say no to tempting offers if extravagance is involved. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Words matter, and you’ll gain support by conveying what you want others to know with compassion and understanding. A change someone makes will be upsetting, but in the end, you’ll be the one to benefit. Be kind to yourself. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Network and converse with people who can offer a different opinion and help you put your strategy in place. An ambitious attitude coupled with a desire for change and personal growth will give you the edge in a competitive situation. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Invest time and money in obtaining information and utilizing your skills to adapt to trends and marketing tactics. Explore what’s available and how you can take advantage of situations and offers that tie into something you want to pursue. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be willing to listen, and take the time to sort through differences. How you handle emotional matters will determine how well you get along with someone you love. Take nothing for granted, and use your intelligence to gain acceptance and support. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you want the lowdown, get firsthand information. Someone will be eager to mislead you if given a chance. Charm, determination and dedication will clear the path to a new beginning. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Evaluate your lifestyle and adjust your situation to make life easier. Home improvements and investing time and money in you and your surroundings will help you reach a new goal. Attending a reunion will reconnect you to someone special. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Confusion will occur if you or someone else isn’t straightforward regarding feelings and personal goals. Don’t leave anything to chance if you want to maintain a healthy financial and physical life. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll gravitate toward unusual people and professions. Connect with people already heading in a direction that interests you, then get the lowdown. Refuse to let a personal matter stand between you and what you want to pursue. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are impulsive, intelligent and persistent. You are innovative and proactive.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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