CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Margo Harshman, 25; Chaz Bono, 42; Patricia Heaton, 53; Mykelti Williamson, 54.

Happy Birthday: Be prepared to take action instead of a wait and see approach. Follow your instincts and don’t be afraid to take on a challenge. You’ll be surprised by what you can accomplish this year if you stop questioning and start doing. Get rid of dead weight to make room for what’s important to you and your future. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A quick once-over won’t cut it today. Do your due diligence if you don’t want to lose ground professionally, financially or physically. Don’t let pressure put on you by others speed up a process that requires time. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ask for favors, listen and learn and pick up new skills and you will be prepared for any unexpected professional changes that develop. Being versatile, coupled with what and whom you know will lead to your success. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Showing off will backfire. You are better off observing what others do and refraining from trying to be in control. Taking on a job that is not suited to you will lead to greater uncertainty. Ask for assistance. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make your money work for you. Safe investments or putting what you can into a home and personal security will ease stress. Look for ways to lower your overhead while increasing your earning potential. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There is more to consider with regard to your personal and professional partnerships. Map out what you have to offer and what you need in return. Establish the parameters so you can move forward fearlessly. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be pushed and pulled emotionally, financially and mentally. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you or pressure you. Trying to buy someone’s attention will lead to loss. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stick close to home and family. You can beautify your surroundings cheaply if you do the work. A relationship can take on a new life if you include this person in your plans and share what you have. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t please everyone but you can follow through with your ideas and plans, bringing you the success and happiness you deserve. Change is good and, although it is accompanied by struggle and stress, it will turn out better than you anticipate. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home. Avoid anyone putting pressure on you or trying to manipulate what you do. Friends, relatives and neighbors will play a role in upsetting your plans. The less you reveal, the easier it will be to get things done. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bring what you have learned in the past up to date. Move ahead on projects you want to pursue. There is money to be made in an unusual way. You don’t have to go all out to be successful. Keep things simple and affordable. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Doors will open if you are willing to do the work first. It’s what you present and how that will make a difference, but don’t give away all your secrets. You may be enthusiastic but caution coupled with strategic tactics will lure the right people and support. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Shake off any bad feelings you have or you will miss your mark when it comes to what you want to achieve. Your emotions will get you into trouble if you refuse to see all sides of an issue. Work with, not against, the grain. 

Birthday Baby: You are giving, caring and you like to please. You are driven and outgoing and desire recognition.

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