CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 35; Eminem, 46; Rob Marshall, 58; Alan Jackson, 60.

Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities that will allow you to venture down new avenues. Get ready to purge and to let go of relationships, items and pastimes that are no longer to your benefit. Positive change will make a difference to the direction your life takes. Surround yourself with what makes you happy. Your life will slowly but surely lead to better days ahead. Your numbers are 8, 14, 20, 23, 32, 36, 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on what you can do to improve your relationship with your peers. Don’t take what others say or do personally. Understanding the situations others face will help you get past any negativity or animosity you feel. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take whatever you are trying to pursue one step further. This will help test the possibility that exists and give you a better idea of what you may need to do in order to reach your target. A little charm will go a long way. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more enthusiasm and energy into whatever you do, and you’ll get better results. An opportunity to form a partnership should be considered carefully. Promises made may not be honored. Make sure you get what’s being offered in writing. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Share your ideas and discuss plans with someone you find just as creative as yourself. Put more into important relationships, and don’t be shy about expressing the way you feel and what you want to see unfold. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change can be expected if you neglect your duties at home or at work. Try to maintain consistency, honesty and patience in order to avoid being labeled or misinterpreted. Live up to your promises and host a positive attitude. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A day trip, a change in environment or spending time with someone you don’t see often will have an impact on the way you think and how you proceed. Knowledge is power, and what you discover will help you advance. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put pressure on yourself to finish what you start. Take responsibility for your actions. Time-sensitive issues should not be left undone or up to someone who will use the help offered as leverage to manipulate you. Call the shots. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Think matters through before you make your move. Discipline and determination will pay off. Don’t let anger slip into the forefront, messing matters up for you. Patience and hard work will be far more effective. End your day on a romantic note. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Set your sights on what you want to accomplish. Call in favors, but keep an eye on what’s being done. Taking control and doing your part will bring the results you are looking for. Trust is earned, not bought. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep the peace and be open about the changes you want to make and why. As long as you explain your motives, you will gain approval. Keeping secrets will get you into trouble when the truth is made public. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more time and effort into home, family and personal finances. How you handle your money and what you do to ensure the safety and security of those you love will make a difference to the way others view you. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An emotional mistake is apparent. Situations will escalate into something difficult to control if your motives are questionable. Don’t get involved in something that can jeopardize your reputation. Be up-front and don’t deviate from the truth. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are opportunistic, sensitive and creative. You are progressive and worldly.

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Eugenia Last