CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 29; Kylie Minogue, 46; Christa Miller, 50; Gladys Knight, 70

Happy Birthday: Use your willpower and don’t take no for an answer, and you will get things done. Step out of your comfort zone if it will help you further your cause or position. A direct approach to whatever you do will bring the best results. Your imagination and creative flare will give rise to brilliant ideas and recognition. Stay focused.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get moving and finish off whatever it is you have to get done. Once your responsibilities are out of the way, you can have some fun. Your impressive way of handling the situations you face will make your peers and family view you differently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll see things clearly and assess situations mindfully. Offering suggestions and showing kindness will encourage others to treat you in the same manner. If handled properly, an unexpected expense can turn into an asset in the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Share your thoughts, but don’t forget to listen to the response you get. It’s important to take into consideration all the suggestions made if you want to show that you are a team player. Work with others to come up with the best solutions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep an open mind. Not everyone will be forthright regarding a situation that involves you. Make your assessment based on the facts you discover through research. Don’t let anyone sway you in the wrong direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace the unknown. It’s what you experience that will help you make wise decisions. The changes going on around you should stir up enthusiasm to reach for higher standards and pursue long-lost goals. Love is in the stars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let someone dupe you into a situation that is not beneficial. If someone tries to push or pressure you, back away and look for other alternatives. Charity begins at home, so don’t spend elsewhere.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Follow through with your plans. Now is not the time to procrastinate when you can accomplish so much with a little effort and decisiveness. Show enthusiasm and you will spark interest in those who have something worthwhile to contribute. Love is magnified.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take time to address personal paperwork that has been left unfinished. Staying on top of your personal responsibilities will be important and help you determine how much time you have left over to take care of your needs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make the most of every situation you face and something good will sprout. Personal and professional partnerships can be developed, enhanced and taken to a whole new level. Romance is on the rise, so make an effort to please.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Spend time making sure that everything you are working on is done to your satisfaction. Problems may arise if you leave important details to someone else. Omit failure by taking care of business without expecting any outside help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take care of your financial future. Go over your investments or consider new ways to bring in more cash. Simple cost cuts can help you save for something that will make your life easier. Communicating with experts will help you develop your ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take one step at a time. Keep your eyes open and your ears peeled for any negativity going on around you. You aren’t likely to please everyone, but you can maneuver and manipulate your situation to get the results you desire.

Birthday Baby: You are imaginative and inquisitive. You seek knowledge and experience.

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