CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Monaghan, 36; Keri Russell, 36; Catherine Keener, 53; Chaka Khan, 59.

Happy Birthday: Keep a watchful eye on those around you. It’s important to understand where you fit in and how you can best utilize your talents. Praise, compliments and encouragement will help you get what you need and want. Avoid using force or putting demands on anyone if you intend to make progress this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let that feeling of anxiousness affect your productivity. Once you focus and get started on what you need to accomplish, everything will fall into place. Consistency and creativity will bring excellent results.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think big, but stick to your budget and abide by the rules. Your tenacity will bring you the returns you desire. Travel, communication and helping others will lead to greater opportunities and a resurgence of the things you enjoy doing most.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep everything in perspective, regardless of what others do. An honest assessment will help you make the right choices and suggestions. Channel your energy into financial and domestic improvements. Adaptation will make a good impression.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Size up the situation you face and do whatever you can to keep everything running smoothly. Don’t let someone’s last-minute decision dismantle your plans or your routine. Concentrate on the one you love most and live in the moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Strut your stuff. You have plenty to gain by stepping into the limelight. A change of scenery will lead to an experience you won’t want to miss. A responsibility you took on will pay off in an unusual way. Keep an open mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Express your feelings openly and you will come up with a workable agreement. Don’t be afraid to take control of a personal situation. Your no- nonsense attitude will appeal to someone you want to spend more time with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ask for a favor if it will help your financial situation. Make changes that will ease your stress and help you gain control of your life. A partnership needs altering if you want to make it work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be creative in the way you run your household and you will attract greater interest from partners, friends and relatives. Don’t limit what you can do in order to accommodate others. It’s your life, so do things your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at your situation honestly and begin the process of implementing the changes required to make your life better. Happiness begins by making the right choices. Arguing will get you nowhere. Walk away from whatever isn’t working out for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t say what you are thinking, or you will have to defend your position. You are best to ride out the storm and stick close to home. Put greater emphasis on home improvement projects and going through your personal papers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Remembering your past will help you make an important decision about your future. Getting together with old friends or revisiting places or hobbies you used to enjoy will help you move forward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An opportunity to put your talents to good use will also encourage an upswing in your earning ability. Turn to someone you used to have a wonderful rapport with and reclaim the friendship you once had. Take the initiative and enjoy the outcome.

Birthday Baby: You have an eye for quality, a decisive mind and a forceful attitude.

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