CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fisher Stevens, 42; Jaleel White, 29; Brooke Langton, 35; Caroline Kennedy, 48

Happy Birthday: This isn’t a year to sit idle or to let others force you to take a back seat. Be forceful and use all your resources to get ahead. Diplomacy will be required. Know how much you can handle and what’s best left to someone else.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stop making excuses and do what you have been putting off. Share what you have accomplished with others. Don’t let an emotional issue stand in your way. Deal with people who are creating problems for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be ready to let anyone who gets in your way know exactly what you think today. You can spare yourself embarrassment and grief if you put your energy to better use. Take on a physical challenge instead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can certainly accomplish a lot if you put your mind to it today. Revive a creative idea you have and give it your all. You will be happy with your progress and with the prospects of the money that can be made.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use today to pamper yourself or to spend it with friends and family. Your knowledge of family history will interest someone you enjoy spending time with. You may want to start writing down some of your thoughts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t push your luck with business or personal partners. Problems at home are likely to escalate if you aren’t accommodating. Get out and do something that will allow you to be competitive. You need a challenge that will keep you out of trouble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider your future plans. Get yourself moving in a direction that will allow you the freedom to work in an industry that interests you. It’s never too late to make a change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The more you do to volunteer your services or to help out a good cause, the better you will do today. Don’t brag too much about what you can do. You may be expected to show your worth before you are ready.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A change of career may be in order. The people you talk to today can give you a good idea how well you can do if you change direction. The more research you do, the more comfortable you will be with the decision you make.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will have all sorts of opportunities, but if you try to do them all, you will end up accomplishing little. Travel for knowledge, information and the possibility of making a permanent move. You are likely to change your mind a lot today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let emotional matters upset you today. Compromise will be your best bet. The more you do to appease the people around you, the further ahead you will be. You can make a favorable decision about your professional direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The uncertainty in your relationships has to be resolved. Ask questions until you get the answers you need to move forward. A chance to make some financial changes is apparent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can expect a surprise or a financial reward today. You will be lucky in deal-making. Changes to your living conditions are looking positive. Be careful if you decide to travel.

Birthday Baby: You are an adventurer, forever making changes and trying new things. You are open-minded and have a unique way of looking at things. You are popular and considered a team player.

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