CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Snoop Dogg, 35; Viggo Mortensen, 48; Melanie Mayron, 54; Tom Petty, 56.

Happy Birthday: Express your views, ideas and concerns. You have a good handle on what’s actually going on around you and what the possibilities are. Push for what you want. This is not the year to procrastinate but instead a year to flourish.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look at your cup as half full, not half empty and you will be able to take advantage of an opportunity that is obscure but, nonetheless, right in front of you. Someone will consider you for a project that is right up your alley.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The information you receive is likely to be exaggerated. Go to the source and find out what’s really going on. Set some time aside to get important tasks out of the way, regardless of the disruptions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are looking fabulous and things are really starting to cook for you. Don’t give in to laziness. You are ripe for rewards and advancement if you stay on track.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Change is necessary if you want to rid yourself of the negatives in your life. Stop making excuses and start to fill your life with positive people and activities. Someone may not be happy with your choices but right now it’s your survival that counts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a stab at trying something new. A social event that is oriented toward physical fitness will give you a strong sense of what you are capable of doing. Don’t stop now when you are just getting started.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everything may be up in the air and changing rapidly but don’t worry – you will thrive under pressure. A chance meeting with someone from your past will spark an old idea. A new way of earning money will surface.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good things are happening so make yourself available and enjoy the day. Emotions will be close to the surface but, handled well, can bring you a host of beneficial options. Love is hot and social events inspiring.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your efforts into doing your best and developing something you really want to do. Don’t let rumors or gossip cloud your vision. Personal changes made today will enhance your looks and your attitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be a hot commodity today so ask for favors and take what you feel is rightfully yours. Don’t, however, mess with rules, regulations or authority figures – that is where all the trouble will begin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is not the best day for travel or trying to convey a message. Finish what you start so that you are open to try new things. An offer that will take you in a totally different direction is coming your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let your own greed stop you from getting ahead financially. Be happy with what comes your way and, by keeping things simple, you should be able to increase your income. A contract looks good so don’t blow it by asking for more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make some much-needed adjustments to your financial position. Now is a good time to consolidate your debts or ask for a loan. Remember: Change can be good but keep things small and realistic.

Birthday Baby: You are insightful, cautious and a little bit secretive. You listen, observe and play the game of life wisely. You are convincing and charming, with added discipline that enables you to get things done.

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