CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Schroder, 42; Ron Perlman, 62; Al Green, 66; Paul Sorvino, 73.

Happy Birthday: Setbacks will force you to take a second look and make the necessary adjustments. Use your head and think matters through. You have what it takes to push your way to the top. Using muscle and persuasive dialogue will lead to success and greater stability. Don’t just take part; run the show.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t waste time on difficult people. You must focus on the positive and strive to use your ideas to help you build a better life. Putting up with demanding individuals will only get you down and lead nowhere. Change is needed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Welcome any challenge that comes your way. It will be easy to impress everyone with the way you handle competition. Use your charm and communication skills to ferret out information that will allow you to win favors and approval.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Troubles at home will spill over into your professional life. You have to separate your dealings before you end up handling both work and home poorly. Focus on what you can change and enlist people who can help you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Speak up about the way you feel, but don’t make major changes before you have been given the OK. A move that affects other people must be handled cautiously, or you may end up looking bad and causing financial and emotional stress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t leap when one step at a time will bring you better results. You will miss out on an opportunity if you are too aggressive or try to do everything on your own. Enlist the help of someone whose skills complement your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a pass if money is an issue. Avoid lending, borrowing or misplacing money and possessions. Don’t trust anyone to do a job that requires your undivided attention and skill. Take care of your own business and excel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get away, do something that makes you feel good or spend time with someone you love. The peace of mind you gain from rest and relaxation will help you make a decision regarding how you will proceed with future prospects.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let your imagination wander. The direction you pursue and the plans you make will excite someone who can help you achieve the success you desire. Lay down some ground rules before you get started.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t cover up someone else’s mistake. You have to protect your personal and professional position. Someone is likely to misinterpret you in order to make you look bad. Fight for your rights and avoid untrustworthy people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Size up your situation financially and domestically. You may have to downsize or make some changes at home in order to feel comfortable with your current position. Providing a space that can be used for extra income will pay off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put love first. If you feel strongly about something or someone, speak up and make decisions that will help stabilize your situation. Being diverse and adaptable will work in your favor. Taking control will command attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t look in the obvious places for help. You cannot rely on friends or relatives, but you can enlist the help of a group or an acquaintance working toward the same goal. Sharing common interests will bring the best results.

Birthday Baby: You are encouraging and determined, ready for any challenge you encounter.

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