CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Denny Hamlin, 31; Chloe Sevigny, 37; Owen Wilson, 43; Elizabeth Perkins, 51.

Happy Birthday: Emotions will interfere with honesty. You will have to keep close tabs on what you say and what you hear if you don’t want to be misled. Concentrate on what you have to offer and the best way to utilize your talent. Experience will pay off, and updating your skills will keep you in the game. Be firm, but show compassion. Your numbers are 3, 8, 15, 24, 28, 37, 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Mix business with pleasure and you will make some new and worthwhile connections. You don’t have to be excessive to impress someone in a power position. Taking action and doing what you say will be enough to prove you’re skilled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone will deceive you. You will have to question what you are being told. Not everyone is on your side, but as long as you vet the facts yourself, you will be able to outsmart anyone trying to put one over on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll be drawn to an investment or someone offering something that is too good to be true. Don’t let your emotions lead you in a direction that will be difficult to reverse. Bide your time rather than making an untimely move.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will receive a great response if you ask for favors and offer your services. You will make worthwhile gains working alongside others. A partnership can begin just as quickly as it can end depending on whether or not it’s good for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Minimize your expenditures. You will make a good impression if you are frugal. A job prospect looks encouraging. Send out your resume or sign up with a headhunter. Celebrate life and love during the evening hours with someone special.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Listen to reason before making a judgment call. Look at your choices and diversify as much as possible to get the most out of whatever situation you face. Don’t let domestic problems stand in the way of your advancement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What you do for others will translate into favors when you need help. Love is on the rise, and your agenda should include spending time with someone special or finding a partner if you are single. A domestic change will increase your assets.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your feelings to yourself until you know where you stand. Someone is likely to lead you on if you are too open and honest. Focus on improving your skills and using your talents to bring in more money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A change of pace will do you good. Set out on an adventure that entails meeting interesting people or learning something that you can use to your advantage. A change at home may not be expected, but it will be good for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): More time spent at home or nurturing an important partnership will pay off. Invite friends or relatives over and you will get helpful suggestions about worthwhile alterations to your living quarters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more involved you become with a worthwhile organization, the closer you will get to someone who shares your dedication to what you are working toward. Love is on the rise, and a new relationship will be inspirational.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let anyone know your thoughts or your plans. A problem with a colleague or peer will escalate if you aren’t willing to compromise. Someone you work with or for will not view an emotional reaction favorably.

Birthday Baby: You are steadfast, determined and debonair.

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