Scorpio: New beginnings are apparent

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Roeske, 18; Brian Austin Green, 36; Forest Whitaker, 48; Linda Ronstadt, 63.
Happy Birthday: Embrace the new and the unknown and hold onto the things and the people you treasure the most. Once you start taking care of your own needs instead of putting everyone else first, you will do better. Financial gains will help you follow your dreams.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rise above whatever obstacles are put in your way. You have no time to waste, so avoid anyone who is looking for an argument. Completing what you start will lead to your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will lose track of what’s important if you don’t keep things out in the open. Don’t allow room for misinformation or you will end up in a critical state that will be difficult to alter. Your family will be counting on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Calm down and be observant if you want to get ahead. Fully understanding what everyone else is doing will enable you to maneuver yourself into a key position. If you come across as overly opinionated, you may provoke an enemy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are likely to encounter someone who is trying to sell you something you don’t really need. Take care of your responsibilities and stick close to home in order to avoid being taken advantage of by someone desperate and difficult to deal with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Simplicity will win in the end. You can develop an interesting deal with someone who can lead to financial gains. Your influence will be greater than you realize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tighten your budget and prepare to read the riot act to anyone in your circle who is being frivolous. Expect to face adversity and deal with it head on. The less of an edge you give any opposition you face, the better you will do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take care of any personal problems you face before they get too difficult to handle and interfere with what you need to accomplish. Work alongside the people who have the most to offer and you will make your own job much easier.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be aware of the possibilities in order to stay on top of what’s going on. You will discover something beneficial to your future by observing the way someone handles a situation now. New beginnings are apparent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s who you meet and know that will help you get what you want in the end. Getting out and networking will lead to someone who can aid you in achieving your goals. A sudden change will take you by surprise. Use it to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Step back from whatever situation you’ve been facing and view it from another angle. Once you get a chance to rethink what’s going on, you can make a positive assessment and act accordingly. Your responsible attitude will help you come out on top.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep an open mind and a close eye on what’s going on around you. Someone may not be looking out for your interests and could easily use emotional tactics to get something from you. Proceed with caution. Love relationships will be difficult but worth fighting for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Something that happened in your past will motivate you to move forward with one of your old plans. Touch base with the people who inspired you the first time around. The timing is much better now.

Birthday Baby: You are determined, aggressive and original. You have strong views but will always listen to reason. You are adaptable and persuasive.