Happy Birthday: Pace yourself this year and you will have a better chance of achieving all you set out to do. Reserve your energy for the important issues and give your all to what counts. The end result will be far more satisfying.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Romance will unfold and you should be able to have your own way. Social activities will leave you feeling good, but don’t let it go to your head. Don’t lead someone on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone may meddle in your affairs, making it difficult for you to do as you please. Emotions will run high at home. Compromise will be necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can rely on others to get things done for you today, but only if you are willing to live up to your end of the bargain. Get together with neighbors or friends. Company will do you a world of good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): By going back to your roots, you will better understand why you do the things you do. It will help you move forward with greater optimism and to shed past demons.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Try not to take the comments made by others the wrong way. You will be living close to the edge and this can cause you to make mistakes if you aren’t careful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Update your personal papers before year’s end. The more you do now, the easier it will be for you to advance. Do a little networking with the people who can make a difference to your future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There will be lots of opportunity to make new acquaintances today if you volunteer your time. You may have to do some running around to get things done, but friends will assist you if you ask.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be precise in all that you do and listen to other people’s grievances. If you are too wrapped up in your own problems, you can expect to have everyone else’s troubles dropped in your lap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be in an adventurous mood; whet your appetite by taking a jaunt to your local travel agent. Spend time with friends who are entertaining.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stand by your convictions and you won’t have any problems. Don’t lend money or possessions today. Gifts, winnings or investment profits will be coming your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider giving a partnership a little more attention. If you have been ignoring your personal life, you may need damage control to straighten things out. Listen to what others tell you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Secrets are being told that may undermine your reputation. Be honest about how you feel and you can avoid a lot of controversy.

Birthday Baby: You will face any challenge head-on. You won’t hide the way you feel or what you intend to do. You are never afraid to follow your own path, even if you have to go it alone.