CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 43; Rob Lowe, 51; Gary Sinise, 60; Kurt Russell, 64.

Happy Birthday: Use your imagination and you will come up with solutions to legal, financial or contractual problems. It’s important to take part in what’s going on around you at work or in your community. If you don’t participate, you will have no leverage to complain. Control will be necessary if you want the year to be stellar. Embrace each day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep an open mind and listen carefully to what’s being said. Someone will withhold information if you don’t ask direct questions. Consider what you can do to make a difference in an important relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t ignore your intuition when it comes to your relationships with others. Trust your own feelings, not what someone is trying to make you think. Proceed with caution, especially if demands are being put on you. Focus on simplicity, moderation and organization.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refuse to take on additional responsibilities if it will hinder reaching your goals. Confusion when dealing with other people’s personal matters will lead to trouble. Honesty and integrity will be necessary if you want to move forward. Follow through with your plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of business. Don’t let an argument or debate sway your mood or cost you valuable time that you should be spending being productive and doing your job. Deal with personal matters directly so you can carry on with your work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Complete what you set out to do. You can alter your circumstances if you are persistent and take direct action. Don’t leave anything to chance. If you take control, you can bring about significant change that will benefit you as well as others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on self-improvement. Join a club or buy a good workout tape. If you want to be your best, it will take time, effort and dedication. Take control of your life and update your image.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Deal with emotional issues quickly and you’ll avoid a stressful situation. An open attitude and willingness to compromise will bring you closer to someone you want to work or spend more time with. Be a team player.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let someone’s last-minute changes throw you off your game. Be imaginative and work with whatever you are given. It’s your diversity and creative ideas that will be admired and rewarded. Romance is in the stars.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get directions, information or instructions from a reliable source. Secondhand information won’t be trustworthy and could lead to loss or embarrassment. Home improvements will turn out well. A nice gesture will improve your love life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid getting mixed up in a joint financial venture with someone who is unreliable. Consider how you can use the information you receive to advance on your own. Don’t let an emotional situation turn in to a costly affair.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got what it takes to advance and should be able to carry out your plans with confidence. Express your feelings and discuss partnership plans that can improve your personal and professional future. Romance and celebration should be planned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Caution and observation will be necessary if you want to avoid someone’s reluctance to let you move ahead. Listen to the contributions made by others, and use the information you gather to outmaneuver anyone who stands in your way.

Birthday Baby: You are caring, mindful and astute. You are reserved and persistent.

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