Happy Birthday: Keep as secure a financial picture as possible. By being observant and doing your research you are likely to spare yourself a lot of grief and save money, too. Instead of trying to focus too much on one thing, you will get far better results in the end.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take everything in stride today. Turn delays into profits and observation into wisdom. This can be a winner of a day if you are receptive and adaptable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Career changes can be put into the works or you can start to plan other ways to increase your income. You will have some wonderful ideas that will interest people who believe in your abilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may have trouble keeping things straight today. If that’s the case, be sure to stick to the truth. Embellishing will only lead to embarrassment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Not everyone will be on your side, especially when it comes to work-related matters. Don’t let anyone put words in your mouth. You can control the outcome if you stay on top of what everyone else is up to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Not only will you be able to get your point across, you will probably impress someone who interests you. Do what you do best and you will stand out in the crowd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not want to mingle with others today. You are likely to get yourself into trouble if you try to tell someone how to do his or her job. Back off and worry about your own work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is your day, so prepare to make the most of it. You will have the magic touch in dealing with people and you will discover that you can actually get what you want just by asking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let anyone interfere in your personal or financial affairs. Someone may try to hone in on something you are trying to accomplish. Be firm about your intentions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can’t go making promises that you know you probably won’t keep. Confusion will set in if you are involved in a conflict of interest. Talk to someone you trust before you proceed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be headed toward advancement if you promote your ideas. You will be in the forefront because you have done your homework and are ready to compete.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be hard to resist today, but that doesn’t mean that you should take advantage of the ones who look up to you. You can’t please everyone, so don’t pretend to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Revenge or taking advantage of someone will come back to haunt you today, so be prepared to make amends. You will discover that you have more to lose than to gain.

Birthday Baby: You are engaging, impressive and eager to prove yourself to everyone you meet. You are caring, creative and always into something new.