CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Brown, 40; Rupert Everett, 56; Annette Bening, 57; LaToya Jackson, 59.

Happy Birthday: Don’t pretend. Believe in yourself and what you have to offer. You’ll do better than you anticipate if you stick to what you know and keep working hard. Be proud and move forward with confidence and you will reach the destination that will bring you the highest returns. Don’t let negativity or poor behavior hold you back or bring you down.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let emotional stress cause you to make a poor decision. Back away and let things settle before you make promises or sign papers. Haste will lead to waste and regret. Concentrate on bringing money in, not on spending it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone will give you the wrong impression. Question the motives behind an offer. Look for ways to make personal improvements within your budget. Romance will improve your personal life and brighten your future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t give in to someone’s emotional manipulation. Stand tall, communicate honestly and move in whatever direction suits you best. Explore job prospects and you will get ahead professionally and make financial gains. Strategize and follow through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let anyone at home get your dander up. Be diplomatic and you will avoid an argument. An idea you have should be fleshed out and presented to someone you can count on for support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Talk to anyone who can offer insight into something you want to pursue. A trend that interests you is on target. Develop and promote what you believe in, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Do your own research before you commence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do things for yourself and you won’t be disappointed. A positive frame of mind will be all it takes to get your ideas started. Don’t offer too much information or time to someone who tends to take advantage of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Push to get everything done so you can have some fun with friends or family. A trip, conference or event that interests you will open your eyes to all sorts of new possibilities. Embrace change, and accept that sometimes it’s better to move on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can wheel and deal as long as you stay in control. Money can be made and contracts signed. Simplicity will be the key to getting things done and staying within budget. Practical ideas will bring the best results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more outgoing you are, the more attention and support you will attract. Make alterations to the way you live and to the relationships you cherish. A new beginning will take you by surprise and lead to an interesting journey.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will face obstacles if you pressure others. Take care of your responsibilities and stay out of everyone’s way. Don’t let criticism set you off. Avoiding a confrontation will give you a chance to rethink your strategy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get things done at home. Put money and muscle into improving your surroundings. Evaluate proposals and negotiate on your own behalf. You will come out ahead if you have suggestions and solutions to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t assume that everyone is being honest with you. Get the lowdown on a situation firsthand before you get involved in something that sounds uncertain. Make time for romance late in the day. Strive to never become bitter.

Birthday Baby: You are compassionate, intelligent and progressive. You are creative and helpful.

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