Happy Birthday: You don’t have to give in, give up or give too much away this year. Refresh your roster of friends, business associates and lovers, if need be, and prepare to move forward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let someone confuse you, especially if he or she can affect the outcome of something you are working on. Emotional energy will be high and a passionate encounter will help settle your nerves.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you let your emotions take over, all will be lost. You must apply practicality, knowledge and common sense to whatever you do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A secret affair or getting together with someone you should avoid will cause changes over which you have no control. If you have a bad feeling about someone or something, keep your distance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be the first to make a move or to try something new. You will impress the very people who interest you if you are willing to take on a challenge or make changes that may seem difficult but necessary.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your best foot forward and volunteer to help and you will be enriched by the people you meet and the things you learn. Don’t miss out on experiences because you don’t want to work for nothing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Give everything you do your best shot and you will benefit. Getting together with friends will help you better understand who you are and what you want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be a little hard to handle if you don’t like the way things are unfolding. You have to say what you think beforehand or accept the consequences.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If someone is showing interest in you or something you are working on, offer to show him or her more. Good suggestions will result from the questions you are asked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on what needs to be done and avoid too much talk, conjecture and pontificating. Personal change is heading your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do work on your home yourself and it can lead to success in all areas of your life. Surround yourself with the things and the people that motivate you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will have the ability to turn something small into something big. Refresh your surroundings by making a move, redecorating your space or entertaining people who motivate you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone will play emotional games with you. Prepare to let go of anyone who gives you an ultimatum or tries to bully you to do things you don’t want to do.