Happy Birthday: You have a bright future ahead of you as long as you control your temper. This is not the year to fret about things you can’t change or to hide from things you don’t want to face. Strength of character will be what counts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will have trouble getting others to see and do things your way. Don’t wait around for help – get busy doing what you want quickly and efficiently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Now would be a fine time to push your weight around, especially if there is a cause you really believe in and want to help. Your ability to make people see the need for reform and change will put you in a good position and could result in a leadership position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your focus should be on what you can do – not what you can’t do. A chance to change your direction or get involved in something that really interests you is apparent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You really should be making a list of all the things you want to document about the past. Memories will be important as time goes on. A love connection is looking good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check out the possibility of taking a trip or doing something you find highly entertaining. You really need a change of scenery. Money can be made if you are innovative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is all about you and your personal life. Talks will lead to progress and being honest about your needs will be what helps you get what you want. A good deed will impress the people you are trying to persuade.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may want to get out with friends and have some fun but it will probably bother someone you are close to if you are too busy with other people, projects or groups. Consider other people’s feelings and you will avoid trouble late in the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Travel, attending an exhibit or joining a group that interests you will all be conducive to meeting new people who will give you great suggestions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get serious about money and your financial future. If you need to make changes, do so now. Set up a new budget. You can turn things around if you are savvy about investments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pull out all the stops and do whatever it takes to impress someone who means a lot to you. A little extra thought regarding how you can be more entertaining will go a long way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t overdo it in any way. Stick to basics if you want to get ahead. Too much, too fast will end in disaster. Travel and interacting with others will bring about some ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If there are things you want to change about yourself, now is the time to begin. You can build a much stronger base if you start from the beginning.

Talk about your feelings and rid yourself of past problems.

Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, caring and a wonderful storyteller. You have compassion, empathy, a strong intuition and strong willpower.