CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 29; Lana Parrilla, 41; Jason Bonham, 52; Forest Whitaker, 57.

Happy Birthday: Preparation will be key to getting what you want. Clear up any clutter that has built up in your life to pave the path to the destination of your choice. Knowing what you want will be half the battle, and taking care of situations that could potentially stand in your way will be the other. Consistency and organization will pay off. Your numbers are 5, 17, 23, 27, 33, 40, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll have to gauge what others are thinking before you respond. Taking the slow route may not be favored, but in the end, it will save you from going back and fixing something that went wrong. Funnel your energy where it counts most. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider all the possibilities and make a decision before you initiate change. Have all your ducks in a row if you want to come out on top. A partnership will bring about unexpected possibilities. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t wait to see what others are going to do. Follow your basic instincts and head in the direction that will bring the highest returns. Exercise your rights if someone tries to stand in your way. Intelligence will win in the end. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Getting along with others will have its rewards. Use your charm to encourage others to pitch in and help; the changes you want to make will take place. A personal change will brighten your life. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t feel obligated to get involved in something that is going to take up too much of your time or cause problems for you and the ones you love. Act quickly and get designated responsibilities out of the way. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s up to you to initiate what you want to see happen. Business trips, meetings or gathering information and doing your best to make your dreams comes true rests in your hands, not someone else’s. Do your part. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your time and your energy into finding out exactly what you need to know in order to bring about positive changes. Once you begin, it will be easy to keep moving forward. It’s the first step that will be the hardest. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take time to find out what’s going on with friends or relatives. Your input will help resolve an issue that’s been causing uncertainty in one of your relationships. Be frank about the way you feel. Romance is encouraged. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll need to harness your energy and put it into something that will encourage better work and personal relationships. Join a collective group with the same intentions as you; much can be accomplished. Positive change is within reach. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A serious attitude will help you get ahead. Look at the big picture, and make adjustments that are affordable and will take care of what really counts. Networking or friendly banter will lead to valuable information and a potential partnership. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for answers within. A little soul-searching will help you come to conclusions that will in turn lead to a positive change. Set new guidelines when it comes to spending or taking on too much. Consider your motives before moving forward. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hard work will pay off. A change in your professional or personal goals will help you decipher what you want to do next. Sometimes a little push can lead to a brighter future. Don’t fight the inevitable. Embrace new beginnings. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are innovative, ambitious and responsible. You are complex and charming.

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Eugenia Last