CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellan Lutz, 38; will.i.am, 48; Eva Longoria, 48; Bret Michaels, 60.

Happy Birthday: Separating personal and professional situations will make it easier to bring about positive change. Organize your time to safeguard against weakness or criticism due to falling behind or giving up on an aspect of your life that needs nurturing. Prepare to change what isn’t working for you and replace it with a plan encouraging success. Don’t give up on love. Your numbers are 5, 12, 17, 22, 35, 38, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put more emphasis on how you look and feel. Embrace trends and pursue knowledge and experience to help you stay ahead of anyone competing with you. Romance should be a priority. Make a promise that stabilizes your personal life. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your plans forward and gather knowledge, experience and skills to ensure you can go the distance. Decide who to trust, and work in unison to get things done. Maintain focus and don’t waste your energy arguing when action is the quickest and safest route to success. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t believe everything you hear. Someone will color the facts to suit their needs. Do your research and drum up opportunities rather than wait for someone else to step in and take over. Update your image and make health a priority. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pay attention to how you present and market yourself. Set the trends instead of following someone else. Let your creative imagination lead the way and help you turn your day from ordinary to extraordinary. If you believe in yourself, so will everyone else. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Update your look and set the stage for what you want to experience next. Be open to suggestions, educational pursuits and new beginnings. Take an active role in helping others or pursuing something that encourages you to adopt new technology or trends. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take guessing out of the equation when dealing with domestic issues and relationships. Be direct, ask questions and look for common ground to benefit everyone in your household. Invest in yourself and your lifestyle. Embrace change to get positive results. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Work from home and you’ll get more done. Don’t let trivial matters get to you or escalate into something irreversible. Keeping the peace is in your best interest and will be what secures your position and what you get to do next. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your intense nature will help you bring about change. Go over the costs involved, and you’ll find a budget-friendly way to make your plans affordable. Changing how you handle partners and shared expenses will be necessary to balance the books. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Observe in order to gain leverage over someone trying to talk you into something questionable. Understanding your options will help you gain power and encourage you to develop a better alternative. An alteration you make at home will add to your comfort. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pay attention and show compassion, but don’t let anyone take advantage of your kindness and generosity. Make changes at home that are conducive to living life your way. Refuse to let anyone coerce you into something that doesn’t sit right with you. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a moment to refresh your memory and remember what’s important. Don’t feel you have to change or move based on the decisions others make. Sit tight till something better comes along and do what puts your mind at ease. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Uncertainty will surface if you let your emotions take over and your anger mount. Choose a reason and offer practical solutions to reverse negativity when dealing with peers or loved ones. Stick to facts; embellishment will make matters worse. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are responsive, curious and determined. You are intense and thorough.

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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