CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 56; Seal, 60; Jeff Daniels, 68; Smokey Robinson, 83.

Happy Birthday: Take the high road and do what’s right. Focus on home and family, and broaden your ability to get ahead. Choose to think big, but live within your budget. Set high standards and principles; all your hard work will start to pay high dividends. Refuse to let what others do or think stand between you and victory. Your numbers are 4, 11, 24, 28, 32, 38, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show passion, intelligence and initiative to attract outside interest. The best way to get others to recognize your talents is to use them to help those you want on your team. Walk away from someone who is a hindrance. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan to have some fun, but take care of unfinished business first so you can enjoy your downtime. An energetic plan will allow you to use your intelligence, coordination and skill to outmaneuver anyone who challenges you. Set the stage for new beginnings. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check your options, find a way to market your offer and proceed. Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you. Share your enthusiasm along with a fully operational plan, and doors will open. Don’t let a romantic gesture confuse you. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Check out other life decisions to see what you’re missing. The more aware you are of your options, the more likely you are to find success. Travel will spark your imagination, give you hope and bring you in touch with someone influential. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do whatever it takes to close a deal, refresh ideas or protect your assets. A partnership will positively influence how you live and what you decide to do next. Take the initiative to get what you want. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spend time with someone you love. A trip or educational pursuit will give you hope for a brighter future. An assertive response to what others want will help you control the results. Put anger aside if someone confronts the decisions you make. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Reassess your situation and how others react. Take an innovative approach to foreseeable problems and ward off someone who likes to meddle. A creative project will raise awareness of your talents and what you do next. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be smart, ask questions and be resourceful. If you let your heart lead the way and trust your emotions, you will face personal and financial mishaps. Get along with loved ones and let inevitable changes unfold naturally; everything will fall into place. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t follow someone’s lead. Consider what brings you joy and take that path. Focus on being and doing your best and surrounding yourself with people encouraging you to follow your heart. Have fun and live life your way. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take the lead and don’t stop until you reach your chosen destination. A confident attitude will help you draw attention and support. Personal and financial gain are within reach, and everything you do will bring you closer to your dreams, hopes and wishes. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a leadership position. Your involvement in activities, games and events will test your skills. Accept a challenge and prepare to win. Respond quickly to challenges and show off your versatility and abilities. A personal change will attract compliments. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your reluctance to share information will place you in a precarious position. Interact with others to gain insight into what’s next. Build stronger relationships with those having as much to offer as you do. Romance is apparent, but first establish your partner’s status. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are competitive, intuitive and loyal. You are proud and charitable.

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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