CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hart Denton, 25; Alisan Porter, 37; Nicole Kidman, 51; John Goodman, 66.

Happy Birthday: Count on you and only you when it comes to the changes you want to make in your life this year. Refuse to let someone push you in one direction or another. Make up your mind and follow through with your plans, not someone else’s. Keep your life simple. Enforce moderation and you will discover how disciplined you are. Your dedication and loyalty will gain respect as well as self-confidence. Your numbers are 7, 13, 19, 27, 32, 44, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Size up your situation before you move forward. Consider the demands or responsibilities being put on you, and make it clear what you can do and what you cannot. Don’t waste time arguing or taking on an impossible physical challenge. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid making physical changes. Concentrate on partnerships, educational journeys or learning from someone with more experience. Gather information. Don’t let a personal matter interfere with your success. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your emotions under control and your wits about you when dealing with past relationships or disappointments. Choose to remain positive and to focus on self-improvements that will make you feel good about your future. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find an alternative path to get your way if someone stifles your chance to move forward. Attend a function that will bring you in contact with someone from your past; something interesting will develop. Listen, but don’t share too much information. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t disregard what others do or say. You’ll have to stay on top of situations that unfold at home or at work to keep someone from making changes that could cost you. Take action if it will help you counter excessive behavior. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can stabilize your life if you concentrate on making changes that will cut your overhead. Saving for something that will improve your life will give you an incentive to avoid point-of-purchase sales and frivolous spending. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your heart and soul into personal improvements. Get physical and into tip-top shape; you will feel good about your accomplishments. Romance will enhance your life. Don’t let an older relative put demands on your time. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t give in to temptation. Someone or something will entice you to try something you shouldn’t. Consider the consequence before you agree to something that could damage your reputation or a relationship with someone close to you. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look for an opportunity to advance or to make extra cash, but don’t trust someone trying to talk you into a risky venture. Act on your own behalf, and look for solid deals or contracts before you sign on the dotted line. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your emotions in check. If you let someone or something upset you, it will lead to a mistake. Think and apply a practical application to whatever situation you face. Take responsibility for your actions and change what’s necessary. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take control of your life and set the standard rather than letting someone else make decisions for you. Have confidence that you know what’s best for you, and follow through with your plans until you reach your goal. Romance is in the stars. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take part in events that are conducive to meeting new people or will bring you closer to someone you love. Partnerships are favored and can make a difference in how you move forward. A positive change in status or position is apparent. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are energetic, possessive and unpredictable. You are creative and mysterious.

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