CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Brie, 32; Jude Law, 42; Patricia Clarkson, 55; Ted Danson, 67.

Happy Birthday: Accept the inevitable and maintain balance and equality in your dealings. This year your undivided attention will be required if you want to maintain your status quo. Opportunities will come from past connections or affiliations, and taking action to protect your investments and your health will be left solely up to you. Don’t neglect your personal needs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be careful how you handle work-related matters. Someone will be watching what you do. Stay calm and focus on taking charge and doing what needs to be done. Don’t let anyone manipulate you emotionally. Negotiate fairly, but shrewdly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Set your standards and share your thoughts. You will attract interest but also competition. Keep your emotions in check and don’t take chances that may cost you your reputation or your position. Be smart, practical and in control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take care of responsibilities before going out with friends. Good fortune can be yours if you gather facts before making a move. You can get ahead if you go about it the right way. Favors will be granted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t feel you have to make a drastic change because someone puts pressure on you. Bide your time and consider all your options. You’ll come up with an alternate way to move forward if you think outside the box.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Head to where the action is and you will end up as the center of attention. Let your dynamic personality explore and present a vivid account of some of the ideas and plans you want to pursue in the new year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Socialize with your peers and you will make headway that can lead to a higher income, but don’t be too quick to commit or sign a contract. Hedge your bets and choose your moment to make your move based on the best deal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Handle personal matters carefully. Someone will draw an emotional rise out of you that could alter the way you live. You may not like what happens initially, but in the end, the benefits will be plentiful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Proceed with caution when dealing with peers. Meetings can go either way depending on how you handle questions. Don’t let your emotions take over or allow anger to get the better of you. Keep things in perspective and opt to listen and observe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check out something new and research information rather than taking someone’s word because they speak with authority. Fixing up your home or preparing for New Year’s festivities is favored as long as you don’t overspend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Say little and do a lot. You will face complaints and mustn’t let what others do or say affect your productivity. Invest in yourself and your future, not in what someone else wants you to do. Attention can alleviate a disgruntled partner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll have some great ideas to put into play. An interesting job opportunity is apparent, but may require a partner in order to get things off the ground. A change in the way you live will turn out to be beneficial.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What you do to help others will add to your popularity, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you or what you have to offer. Taking on responsibilities must not stop you from getting ahead or doing what’s best for you.

Birthday Baby: You are a go-getter. You are relentless, unpredictable and quick to act.

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