Happy Birthday: If you take too much time to share your ideas or engage in idle chatter, you will miss the opportunities that surround you. Believe in your talent and you can convince everyone else to follow suit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Start the task of getting all the little things you have to get done out of the way. Additional responsibilities may seem daunting, but you will be glad you got involved in helping those who couldn’t help themselves.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on partnerships and what you can offer as well as what you expect to get in return. Much can be accomplished if you work as a team. Consider joining an organization you believe in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): By giving your work a little extra twist, you will be praised for a job well done. Once you realize how good you are at what you do, the rest will come easy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will have no trouble getting your creative projects started today. The young people in your life will be your best critics. Changes to your appearance will give you added confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be more to blame than you realize if someone is causing you grief. Step back and consider what you have done to upset this person and try to rectify the problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your concerns and friends or relatives will be able to give you sound advice. Nothing will be as bad as you first thought. Someone from your past may make a difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get busy and show everyone what you can accomplish and you will be first in line for advancement. Lean toward the more unusual jobs and you will enjoy what you do a lot more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let your world spin out of control. You may be emotional today, but if you channel that into something creative, you will have a much better time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is certainly not the time to meddle in other people’s affairs. Focus on money matters and deals that are pending; you can make some financial gains.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look to those you trust for sound advice and support. Good connections can be made both professionally and personally through the actions you take and the organizations you join.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be led astray by someone you thought you could trust. Follow your own instincts. Find out the whole truth before you make a decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your involvement in any form of learning or travel will lead to a new beginning for you. The people you meet will influence you and open your eyes to new lifestyles and possibilities.