CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Rappaport, 25; Keri Russell, 35; Catherine Keener, 52; Chaka Khan, 58.

Happy Birthday: This can be a year of progress if you are ready to make the changes that will enable you to complete unfinished business and personal matters. There is a brighter financial future but first you must be willing to give up some of the luxuries you don’t really need. Make your money work more efficiently for you. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be positive when dealing with anyone you are involved with financially. Lay your cards on the table and ask direct questions so that you know where you stand and what needs to be done. Get everything out in the open so you are free to move forward baggage-free. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sorrow will prevail if you or someone you are dealing with isn’t honest regarding feelings and long-term plans. Keeping secrets will not solve problems. Gather your thoughts and explain your situation. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take a close look at what you have to offer and how you can display your best assets. Refrain from letting your emotions take over. Withholding information will quickly jeopardize your position and could ruin a good deal. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Problems are inevitable and must be handled immediately. Give your undivided attention and time to turning a negative into a positive. Hesitating because you are uncertain will only make matters worse. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let an emotional or money problem dampen your day. Focus on what you can offer others without going over budget and how you can make the most of your talents, skills and knowledge. Communication is highlighted. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be honest with others and yourself. Problems at home will develop if you overspend on things you cannot afford. Doing the work and saving money will impress someone who can change your life. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Surround yourself with people who motivate you and you will accomplish more. Equality will make any partnership work more efficiently. Delegate responsibilities. Love is in the stars. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make plans to socialize and put a little romance into your life. The people you connect with now will be inspirational — mentally, emotionally and financially. Someone from your past will be able to help you out now. Make contact. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Bring on any change you can that will help you feel more comfortable in your surroundings and with the people who mean the most to you. Don’t believe everything you hear from a third party. An opportunity for a move should be acted upon. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t reveal too much about what you are up to personally. If you are reconnecting with someone from your past, make sure this development isn’t going to cause additional stress on your current personal situation. Resolve one set of circumstances before you decide to take on another. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Too much, too fast will end up costing you. Don’t let emotional matters lead to deception and sorrow. Keep everything you do out in the open so you aren’t blamed for hiding information that might incriminate you. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make change based on what you see and hear, first hand. Don’t be fooled by someone trying to push you in a direction that doesn’t suit your needs. Anger will surface if you feel threatened or pushed by someone with whom you are in an emotional or financial partnership. 

Birthday Baby: You are unpredictable and always ready for action. You show your emotions and are a master at the art of persuasion.

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