CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 38; Matt Lucas, 38; Eva Mendes, 38; Dean Stockwell, 76.

Happy Birthday: Don’t slow down when you should be gearing up and building momentum. What you do this year can determine whether you gain ground in the coming years or struggle to maintain what you have. Think big, but keep things simple and stick to a budget that will ease your stress, not make it skyrocket.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Express your feelings and what you intend to do to make your life better socially, personally and emotionally. Don’t allow someone else to make choices for you. Recognize that too much of anything will bring you down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take precautions when it comes to your home and family. Protect your assets and reputation. Don’t let emotions complicate matters by overreacting to occurrences that need practical attention. Learn from past mistakes and you’ll avoid an unpleasant situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will annoy someone with your choices, but you must follow the path that suits you best. Take care of any paperwork that might pose a problem if left undone. Follow all rules and regulations, and move full steam ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put your heart into your work and improvements you can make. Don’t let changes affect your productivity. An aggressive and playful approach to your important personal relationship will give you a better understanding of friendship and love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick to basics, but be original. You can create a stir if you use your quick wit and charm to impress someone you’d like to get to know better. Travel plans will lead to information that will help you make an important decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make your investments work for you. Don’t leave anything to chance. Focus on getting the most for the least and stick to whatever budget you set. Love and romance are in the stars, but that doesn’t mean you should spend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look at your personal and professional relationships and make changes to strengthen the connections or to rid yourself of the people who are holding you back. Don’t make a fuss when all that’s required is to move on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get your priorities straight. You may feel like having fun, but you need to take care of your responsibilities first. You can make or break a relationship with someone depending on how you handle your share of the work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Avoid storytelling or getting involved in gossip. You should be focusing on your investments and contracts, and networking with people who motivate you. Any changes made to your domestic scene will pay off. Love is in the stars.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may not want to initiate a conversation about emotional matters, but you’d be wise to clear up any misunderstanding or problem before you try to move forward with your plans. You can stretch your money by making the choice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Nothing is as bad or difficult as it might seem. Taking care of personal matters or getting together with someone special will help ease your stress. Keep things simple and be direct when discussing money matters to come out ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t go overboard or someone who can influence your future may think you are extravagant. Use your ingenuity, imagination and ability to get others to do things for you for free, and you will show skills that impress and bring you rewards.

Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, versatile and quick to judge. You are bold and courageous.

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