Happy Birthday: Put things into perspective, separate the good from the bad, and you will do just fine this year. Strength will be required and belief in yourself is a necessity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t take advantage of money being offered that you will have to pay back with interest. You will not impress anyone if you are generous to a fault.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be up for all sorts of activities that require an intellectual application. This is a great day to have a heart-to-heart talk with family members.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take it easy – if you stress yourself out you will end up with minor health problems. You should be very cautious if you have to deal with authority figures or institutions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Time spent with children or good friends will be inspiring and positive. A creative hobby will help you discover a talent you didn’t realize you had.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need to make the people in your life feel needed, not neglected. Try to be reasonable even if it requires some extra work on your part.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may have the opportunity to get involved in some interesting conversations with people who have valuable information to share with you. Your contributions will be valued and could lead to a business partnership.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Interesting information regarding work-related matters will surface today. Be quick to take advantage. Sudden changes will be beneficial to you from many different perspectives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on yourself today. Your creative ideas will take off if presented to people with vision. A younger relative or friend may seek your advice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t try to hide behind someone else today. Deal with any problems yourself or they will end up escalating. You’ll appear to be guilty if you don’t come clean.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be having second thoughts about your personal life. Don’t sit on the fence any longer. By dealing with your feelings you will be able to move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sudden changes regarding your work may take you by surprise. Remain professional. Security isn’t usually important to you, but today you will be glad that you have some.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Love and romance will flourish if you make your move.

You will meet someone special through friends or relatives. Plan a day trip.

Birthday Baby: You will be dedicated, hardheaded and disciplined. You will always look out for the underdog.

You will be loyal, determined and you’ll never back down once you have made up your mind.