CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Naya Rivera, 25; Melanie Chisholm, 38; Oliver Platt, 52; Kirstie Alley, 61.

Happy Birthday: You must take advantage of privileges that are given to you. Dealing with settlements, contracts or investments will eventually work in your favor, as long as you diligently pursue your objective. This is an excellent year to put your experience and knowledge to the test.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expect someone to confuse you or misrepresent you. You are best to take control and refrain from letting anyone speak on your behalf. You may have to take on more, but in the end you will face less controversy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will fall heir to valuable information if you attend a conference or seminar, or just listen to what someone with experience has to say. Your ability to learn and masterfully apply what you discover will lead to advancement. Love is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let emotions or the people you love stand in your way. You have to pick your battles wisely and protect your money and your status from anyone trying to damage your reputation or take your cash.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Talk to close friends or your partner about your future plans. Getting an outside opinion as to how you should proceed professionally will give you greater insight into the best way to prepare for the future. Impulsiveness is the enemy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Time spent working toward a professional goal will pay off. Don’t give in to someone trying to talk you out of finishing what you start. Being responsible will make a good impression on someone looking for a partner. Invest in you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make plans to attend an event that will allow you to expand your interests and your friendships. Your ability to interact intelligently will attract someone who wants to help you develop a project that can boost your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spending time with children or getting together with someone you love will help you form a closer bond. Taking time to enhance your image or to gain greater confidence is highlighted. Don’t let anyone push you into something you don’t want to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look to the past for answers that will help you out now. The experience you have had with someone will give you insight into how to handle a situation you currently face. Don’t let emotion cloud your vision. Act on principle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll have to face the music if you have been evading issues that keep coming up in conversation. Covering up an incident that needs to be addressed or trying to avoid hurting someone’s feelings will only make matters worse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can handle whatever you are up against. Keeping your plans a secret until you are ready to put them into motion will allow you to avoid opposition. The element of surprise will give your plan added appeal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Form an alliance with someone you trust. You can stabilize your life personally, financially and medically by doing what’s best for you. A positive change at home and to your lifestyle should be your goal. Love is highlighted.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Play to win. You have all the right moves and will outshine anyone who competes with you. A partnership from your past can be revisited with a different set of rules. What hasn’t worked in the past can work now with minor adjustments.

Birthday Baby: You are smart, savvy and shrewd. You are dedicated, determined and progressive.

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