CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 39; Nathan Fillion, 43; Mariah Carey, 44; Pauley Perrette, 45.

Happy Birthday: Don’t let emotional matters stand between you and your success. Keep your budget in place and work hard to achieve your goals by using what you have. Offering your services in innovative ways will drum up business and help you achieve your goals. The slow-but-steady climb will be your best option. It’s up to you to make things happen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opening up to new activities or interests will do you a world of good. Getting to know someone through a different avenue will help you recognize where your relationship is heading and how to best prepare. Romance is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make choices based on your intuitive insight. Someone may try to mislead you using charm or romantic gestures to win your support. Take the time to ask questions and run a background check to put your mind at ease. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offering help might be misconstrued as meddling in other people’s affairs. Avoid getting too close or personal with someone you do business with. Pay more attention to what’s going on in your own personal life and make positive changes that will improve your relationships.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sign up for activities that help you expand your friendships and bring you pleasure. Sharing your knowledge, experience and memories will attract someone who can open your mind to all sorts of interesting people, cultures and pastimes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let your emotions lead to financial loss. A fast-cash scheme may tempt you, but the stress and cost involved aren’t worth it. Put your effort into having fun with the people you love as well as building a secure home base.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a look at new alternatives. Sometimes it pays to take an unorthodox approach to a problem or issue you face. Don’t rule out any suggestion without giving it a fair chance. An unusual partnership will help broaden your outlook.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share your thoughts and plans for the future. Taking steps that will bring about an upgrade mentally, physically or financially will pay off and bring in compliments. Romance is in the stars, and making positive lifestyle changes will lead to happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take the road less traveled and you will find all sorts of interesting options. Being creative and in touch with your feelings will help you make wise and happy choices. Make changes to your living quarters to encourage originality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will face opposition. Uncertainty and confusion is likely to set in when dealing with a friend or colleague offering vague and confusing information. Don’t make a decision until you feel satisfied with what’s being said. Focus on home and family.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An unexpected situation will arise. Communication is likely to be misconstrued, leading to a poor choice or mishap. Get all the facts and protect personal information that you feel may be used against you. Rely on past experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Offer a new twist to a service or skill you have, and you will find a way to bring in extra cash. Working at self-improvement will result in compliments as well as bringing a little love and romance into your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A group effort will pay off. Look for people sharing your concerns, interests or thoughts regarding an investment or service. Offer a strategy that will encourage others to join, thereby multiplying your chances to become a success.

Birthday Baby: You are smart and curious. You are experimental, trendy and progressive.

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