CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sacha Baron Cohen, 43; Kate Walsh, 47; Kelly Preston, 52; Marie Osmond, 55

Happy Birthday: This is a take-charge year. Don’t wait for others to beat you to the finish line. Trust in your fundamental instincts and take a progressive, direct approach to your goals. Bring about the changes necessary to turn any negative you’ve been enduring into a positive by doing what’s best for you. Opportunity is present and aggressive behavior is required.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Traveling or learning and exploring new people, places and pastimes will add to your knowledge and life experience. Adapting to your environment will open up a window of opportunity to excel. A relationship will move in a meaningful direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of personal papers and prepare to replace equipment that is becoming obsolete. A peer will reveal information concerning your job or changes coming down the pipeline in your industry that will require you to update your skills.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on creative endeavors that will bring in cash benefits. Present and promote what you have to offer and be open to the criticism given, but don’t let it deter you from moving forward. Deem suggestions made as a contribution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t feel guilty if you want to take care of your goals instead of helping someone else. Sticking close to home and working on projects that make you happy or add to your comfort will bring the best results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Step into the spotlight and show everyone what you can accomplish. The connections you make by being a participant will lead to a positive change in the way you move forward. Love is on the rise and romance highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take care of responsibilities and you will avoid complaints from demanding individuals looking for a fight. Make changes to your personal financial papers to protect what you have worked so hard to achieve. Add extra detail to any job you take on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Study the nature of people today. Your involvement in group talks or traveling to see someone in person will bring positive results. You will have a good eye for what will and what won’t work. Love is highlighted.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your money and possessions tucked away in a safe place. Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Focus on home, family, planning and making your life as convenient and comfortable as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotions will instigate serious talks that can improve your life and open up doors of opportunity. Sharing your thoughts will quickly lead to decisions that will bring you great satisfaction at home and at work. Love is in the stars.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rethink any plans you have pending. It’s better for you to slow down and see what transpires than to jump into something that has the potential to backfire. Put safety first and prepare to encounter the unexpected.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Mingle with people who have just as much to offer as you. Pregnancy, greater involvement with children and personal financial growth are all highlighted. An innovative career change can be successfully implemented. Romance will bring you closer to the one you love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look out for your financial, medical and legal interests, but don’t use emotional blackmail if you want to be successful. Don’t feel you have to compromise or deviate from your philosophy, but be willing to recognize and accept that others may differ.

Birthday Baby: You are outgoing, entertaining and unique. You are versatile and productive.

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