CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 46; Justin Theroux, 52; Antonio Banderas, 63; Rosanna Arquette, 64.

Happy Birthday: Listen to your inner voice, and take the road that leads to a better place. Refuse to let the decisions others make decide your next move. Think for yourself, and only make changes that feel comfortable. Revisit joint ventures, and revise outdated agreements that stop you from moving forward. Be reasonable, but don’t lose sight of your needs and goals. Make your happiness a priority. Your numbers are 5, 17, 21, 28, 33, 46, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Utilize your experience to surpass your expectations. Don’t settle for less when you can achieve much more with extra effort. Trust and believe in yourself instead of letting someone else do it for you. A personal pick-me-up will build confidence. Romance is favored. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t hold back; say what’s on your mind and put your attributes to good use. A high-energy approach will help you take care of your responsibilities and prove yourself to anyone who doubts your ability. Don’t let emotions take precedence over common sense. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gather your thoughts. Don’t say something you’ll regret. Keep busy; idle time will lead to poor decisions and emotional setbacks. Consider what you can do to make your home more functional, or give yourself a makeover that lifts your spirits. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s OK to be different. Stretch your imagination and take a unique approach to work and personal responsibilities. Think situations through while hiding your emotions, and you’ll dodge criticism from someone who likes to interfere with your life choices. Personal gain is apparent. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Address an unpredictable situation cautiously. Don’t feel you have to follow someone else’s lead. When in doubt, put your foot on the brake. Pay more attention to what you can do to help others, and make a difference in your community. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Play it safe when dealing with work, partnerships and personal goals. Not everyone you encounter will have the same intentions. Hide your emotions, eliminate vulnerability and be resourceful in creating a scenario that conditions you to take advantage of what’s available. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Go through the open door. Stop fighting roadblocks; taking the path of least resistance will make it easier to get the elements to bend to your way of thinking. Simplicity and common sense will get you where you want to go. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take better care of yourself, your position and the prospects you are trying to achieve. Step outside your comfort zone and dress up your ideas with marketable trends; you will come out on top. Avoid emotional spending and buying favors. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be smart; refuse to let a fast-talker propel you in a direction based on unproven information. It’s time to balance your time between work and play and to honor what your body craves. Promote good health and better relationships. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your financial affairs to yourself. Be a good listener, and you’ll gain access to inside information that can lead to a healthy investment. Home improvements or making a move will lead to unexpected opportunities and insight into future trends. Avoid health risks. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your heart and soul into what moves you. If someone invites you to get involved in a risky scheme, take a pass. Pay attention to how loved ones respond to your opinions and options. Don’t let your emotions cloud your vision. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Try to keep the peace. A disciplined approach to how you live and let people treat you will make a difference in the outcome of a sensitive situation. You’ll be prone to overestimating or underestimating if you allow your emotions to take over. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are fun-loving, kind and generous. You are reliable 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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