Happy Birthday: Be careful how you approach things this year. It will be important to keep on top of everything and everyone if you want to advance. There will not be much time for rest or entertainment. Focus and preparation will be the keys.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your involvement in a fund-raising event or something that will help others will prove to be beneficial in many ways. A solution to something that has been bothering you will present itself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As long as you realize you will have to do everything yourself, you’ll be OK. If you start to fret over trivial matters, you will end up getting little accomplished.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do anything that will allow you to expand your circle of friends. Traveling or attending a conference or seminar will bring about an interesting turn of events. A chance meeting with someone from your past will get you thinking.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Go over legal or financial papers that need to be dealt with. Once you’ve updated your files, you will feel better. Plan something nice for your family or invite friends over for an entertaining evening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel like jump-starting your personal life, but proceed with caution. Taking a more nonchalant attitude will get you further. Planning a romantic evening will certainly win you points.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be able to start a small service industry out of your home. The extra cash you bring in will make your plan worthwhile. There is money to be made if you are willing to do the work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may want to take a short trip to someplace you find serene. You could use the rest and the time to rejuvenate, plus a little pampering. A playful evening with your lover or going out to an event should be your plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There will be plenty going on around you today. The phone calls and e-mails you’ve been waiting for will come through. Be aware that someone is likely to offer you an empty promise. Prepare to do the work yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be looking for adventure and anything that promises to bring you a thrill. Be careful. Taking chances may be your thing, but it isn’t likely to pay off today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have trouble making up your mind, especially about changing your life direction. A chance to look into other possibilities may put your mind at ease. Attend a trade show that interests you and you may get help with your decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be jumping from one thing to another today. Try to concentrate on the events that mean the most to you. A love relationship may be tested due to an incident that takes place.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your emotions to yourself and you won’t feel foolish later on. This isn’t the time to leave yourself vulnerable.

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Birthday Baby: You are determined to follow your own path. You have a creative and inventive mind that will often lead you down the road less traveled. You will learn by your mistakes and will always want to be in control.