CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Cott, 26; Countess Vaughn, 40; Joely Collins, 46; Dustin Hoffman, 81.

Happy Birthday: Check out every option before you decide to make an important decision this year. A reminder to stay within your budget and to only do what’s necessary will help you accumulate more and stabilize your financial reputation. The end result will be solid gains as you head into next year. Smart thinking and maneuvers are the keys to your success. Your numbers are 2, 12, 21, 27, 33, 36, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get your feelings out in the open. If you refuse to discuss matters, you won’t solve anything. Have a solution in mind and you will make progress. Helping someone out will end up being of great value to you as well. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Surround yourself with friends and allies. Whether in a work, family or group situation, find out how everyone else feels before you share your opinion. Sharing too much information will leave you in a vulnerable position. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen to your heart and your head, not what someone else tells you. You are the best person to rely on when faced with responsibility. An energetic approach to life, work and love will pay off. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions will rise to the surface, causing relationship problems with loved ones or co-workers. Be careful not to back yourself into a corner. Share as little personal information as possible. Listen to complaints before airing your own. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for solutions before you engage in a discussion regarding how to deal with taxing situations. Keeping the peace without giving in to someone’s unrealistic demands will be tricky but doable. Patience is required. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your feelings with someone you feel may be limiting you from reaching your goals. An open discussion will clear the air and help you convince someone to support you. Travel and business meetings are favored. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Respect elders or those with more experience, but don’t feel obligated to give up on your dreams to accommodate unrealistic demands. Pace yourself; you will accomplish your goals. Personal improvements and romance are on the rise. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for alternative solutions if you face adversity. Keeping the peace will be in your best interest. Concentrate on the projects you enjoy the most to make headway. An emotional family situation needs immediate and responsible action. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Communication should be honest. Exaggeration will lead to trouble and a poor reputation. Keep your financial and medical information private. Don’t leave personal business incomplete. A romantic encounter with someone from your past or a co-worker will be tempting but complicated. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pour your heart into your work and professional partnerships. The more time spent nurturing your position and the people who contribute to your success, the easier it will be to advance. Don’t let your personal life interfere with your professional goals. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Learn from the best and take the information, skills and experience you gain and give them your own unique twist. There is money to be made using your talents. Romance will bring you closer to someone special. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a decision that will help stabilize your life emotionally and financially. A personal commitment or altering the way you live will contribute to your emotional outlook. A change of status, reputation or position will improve your life. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are demonstrative, appealing and spirited. You are persuasive and forceful.

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