CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Britney Spears, 29; Monica Seles, 37; Rena Sofer, 42; Lucy Liu, 42.

Happy Birthday: You are true to your beliefs and will not back down when faced with adversity. You are strong- willed and know instinctively what will get you ahead this year. It is a progressive, productive and prosperous time for you to take advantage of every opportunity available. Interacting with others and offering your services will bring you beneficial results and new friendships. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be used to rushing here and there but today you must slow down and give a little more time and attention to what you do and say. Tactful diplomacy will be required. Get involved in an activity that will ease your stress. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be the leader and take charge. Getting along with colleagues will ensure you get the support you need. A change at work or within an organization you do business with will be favorable. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is money to be made and contracts to draw up and sign. An opportunity to help someone will lead to a job that brings a cash return. Don’t turn down a chance to volunteer your services. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plan a social event or get together with friends who share your interests. Do something that will make you happy or will help you feel good about yourself. Love and romance are highlighted. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sticking around home may result in an emotional situation. Do something that challenges and inspires you. Don’t show your surprise or upset if you don’t like what you hear from a friend. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll have to pick your battles carefully. On the one hand, you can have some really good talks that lead to constructive change. But you can also meet with disapproval and criticism if you are too vocal. Stay calm. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let depression set in just because someone is giving you a hard time. A little creativity incorporated into whatever you do will differentiate your work from that of others. Do something nice for a friend, relative or neighbor. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do what you can to make your home life better. Plan to have friends over or offer your home as a meeting place for colleagues. You may find that you are thinking more about a past partner. Weigh the pros and cons. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be difficult to contain your feelings, especially if someone is giving you the runaround or playing emotional games with you. Don’t mix business with pleasure. Someone is likely to let you down or not show you the respect you deserve. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Prepare for the unexpected. If you are ready for whatever can go wrong, you can avoid a situation with someone who tends to overreact. You can avoid a lot of unnecessary turmoil if you refuse to argue with someone who is looking for a fight. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will escalate. You can start working on something innovative or lend a helping hand to someone in need, but if you leave yourself too much idle time, you will eventually run into trouble. A last- minute change of plans will cause upset. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Try your hand at something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the time. The skills you have, coupled with your imagination, will lead to a profitable venture. Someone with the ability to help you get ahead will like what you are doing. 

Birthday Baby: You are a powerful advocate of your beliefs and are an amazing friend. You are steadfast, genuine, intuitive and creative.

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