CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 48; Jackie Chan, 58; Francis Coppola, 73; James Garner, 84.

Happy Birthday: Size up your situation. Look at your partnerships and respond to any concern that indicates an unequal balance of power. You need to level the playing field if you want to gain respect and secure your position. Use brains, not brawn, to get what you want. A partnership will bring you greater stability.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Judge for yourself. Don’t let anyone take over or make decisions that leave you powerless. Getting together with an old friend will lead to new connections. Focus on what you can accomplish, not what you cannot. Love is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make plans that will keep you busy and out of trouble. You may have to alter the way you approach something if it doesn’t abide by the established rules or regulations. Meet someone face-to-face and you’ll get better results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep things simple. If you have to hide what you are doing, you need to make changes to your life. A problem related to work is likely to occur if you mix business with pleasure. Know what you want and go after it honestly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Limitations will spring up if you let your emotions stifle your productivity. Don’t take on responsibilities that do not belong to you. Use your voice to ensure that the people around you know what you will do and what you won’t.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Think outside the box. It’s your entertaining way of presenting and doing things that will attract the help you need to proceed. Love and romance are highlighted. Don’t let added responsibilities spoil your plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Trust in your ability to get things done. You will impress someone, but that doesn’t mean you should share your deepest secrets. Make sure you get what you want before signing on the dotted line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be lazy and miss out on meeting or spending time with someone special. Be upfront and honest regarding what you have to offer, and you will get the same in return. A change in your status looks exceptionally good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be drawn to people who have something to offer. Open up about your dreams, hopes and wishes and people you can rely on will jump into action. A partnership will allow you more time to do what you do best.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Nothing will be as it appears, especially when dealing with partnerships of any kind. Be prepared to enforce change quickly if faced with an obstacle that has potential to ruin your plans. Deception and disillusionment are apparent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look beyond what others are doing or saying. You need to form your own opinion based on facts before you make a move. A financial situation can lead to a sorrowful ending if you aren’t careful how you spend or who you trust.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick to your principles and you will gain ground in financial, contractual or personal matters that affect your home and family. Love is highlighted and can bring favorable changes if you are open about your intentions and feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have all sorts of wonderful ideas that have the potential to improve your personal and professional partnerships. Don’t let secrets lead to your demise. You are best to keep your intentions out in the open.

Birthday Baby: You are disciplined, intent on maintaining justice and willing to make sacrifices.

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