CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 33; Penelope Cruz, 40; Jay Leno, 64; Ann-Margret, 73

Happy Birthday: Handle each situation that arises this year with confidence. A direct approach will help you source out your best options and prepare you to make critical alterations that will enable you to show how efficient and responsible you can be. Don’t hide or step back when taking action will lead to opportunity and new adventures.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t feel the need to buy favors, attention or friendship. Overdoing it will be exactly what holds you back. Concentrate on being unique, creative and following your heart. Being true to who you are and those you love is all that’s required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional matters will escalate quickly if you aren’t careful. Choose your words carefully and authorize only what you feel is necessary and within your capabilities. The process of eliminating what isn’t a top priority will help you focus on what’s important.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take action and be thorough. False information will weigh heavily on the results you get. Take the time to find out what you need to know before you make a decision that can have a lasting effect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Check out the pros and cons of a situation. You can offer help, but don’t make a donation you cannot afford. Your time and effort will be what counts. Consistency will help you get things done and give you the recognition you deserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Uncertainties regarding work or status will arise. Concentrate on different ways you can use your expertise. Defend your position, values and plans. Concentrate on getting as much done as possible without jeopardizing your long-term goals. Keep the peace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Travel, learning and interacting with people from different backgrounds will help you advance. Use your intelligence and your imagination and you will attract both personal and professional interest. Love is in the stars and romance will improve your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Money matters will be a concern. Creative accounting will help you gain financial stability. Don’t let anyone bully you into spending on something you don’t need. A change in the way you feel about someone will alter the way you live.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships should take top priority. Whether it is a business or personal partner, you are best to nurture what you have by suggesting innovative plans to pull you closer together and head in the same direction. Self-improvement will boost your confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful how you handle your personal life and your relationships. Problems will occur if you aren’t honest about what you really want. Avoiding issues will only add to your discontentment. Make changes that suit your needs and help you achieve your goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Home improvement projects will also help you improve your domestic situation. Stick close to home and avoid being around unpredictable people. Use caution if you get involved in physical activities that stretch your abilities. Arguments are apparent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your time and effort into raising your income. Whether you pick up a second job or apply for a position worth more monetarily, it is a good time for you to focus on improving your standard of living.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Reconnect with old friends. Sharing your experiences and collaborating to reach a common goal will be beneficial and result in strong relationships that can lead to ongoing favors. Love is highlighted and rekindling an important relationship will lead to benefits.

Birthday Baby: You are dramatic, sensitive and stubborn. You are proactive, reliable and heroic.

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