CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Joan Hart, 34; Maria Bello, 43; Conan O’Brien, 47; James Woods, 63

Happy Birthday: You are a visionary who must take advantage of the opportunities present this year. Your experience, wisdom and ability to push the rules to the limit will allow you to make headway that others cannot pull off. Your savvy, understated way of approaching others will ensure you reach your goal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Think before you act. Impulsive actions can be costly emotionally and financially. Give more thought to what you really want and you will avoid being taken in by a fast-talker selling something you don’t need. Challenges will be inviting and can help lower your stress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Situations can easily get blown out of proportion if you are too intent on adding your thoughts and suggestions. Be honest but don’t meddle. You will get blamed if you get too involved in other people’s problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can offer your opinion but getting involved in a cause that isn’t legitimate to please someone is not the route to take. Focus on your own emotional problems and you will avoid being taken advantage of and will feel better at the end of the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Not everyone is on your side or in agreement with your choices or the way you think. Don’t be too eager to share your thoughts or you will have to accept the changes that result from the decisions you make.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will face controversy and power plays if you try to force your ideas, plans and thoughts on others. Focus on home, family and self-improvements. Don’t let an unexpected change alter your plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Organize your day and focus on ways to improve your life and your friendships. A short trip will lead to an exciting experience. An emotional issue surrounding money will give you a view of someone you are close to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Communication will be your key to advancement, favors and taking on a new direction. Once you share your creative thoughts, you are sure to receive interest in your plans. The questions asked will help you hone your presentation and will bring about a partnership.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A property, investment or money venture will stimulate your creative output. Personal relationships will contribute to your outlook and help you update your physical and mental appeal. Don’t let an emotional matter involving paperwork stifle your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Weigh the situation you face and back away if there is no way you can benefit from what’s happening. You will have to live up to commitments you have already made. Don’t fight an unexpected personal change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t give in to anyone trying to make you pay for something you don’t want. A stern but gentle no, along with an alternative plan, will suffice. Love is on the rise and a chance to enhance your personal life and partnership is looking very good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more you do with family and close friends, the better you will feel about the personal decisions you are making. A good budget and financial strategy will help you acquire the things you want in your life — emotionally, physically and personally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid overreacting or indulging in situations that are melodramatic. Turmoil must be avoided. Protect your integrity, your reputation and your future at all costs. It may be possible to resurrect an old partnership.

Birthday Baby: You are brave, efficient and forceful. You are sensitive, strong-willed and unafraid to stand alone.

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