CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 34; Jennifer Garner, 47; Liz Phair, 52; Sean Bean, 60.

Happy Birthday: Live and learn. This is a year of growth, opportunity and achievement if you make the effort and are open to learning, updating and expanding your skills, knowledge and quality of life. Be willing to cut back where you can to make room for the people, activities and goals you want to embrace, and you’ll get good results. Your numbers are 4, 17, 21, 29, 30, 38, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take care of your responsibilities first, and move on to more enjoyable tasks. Don’t let the past cause anxiety when you should be putting your time and energy into living in the moment and preparing for the future. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A passionate approach to life and to the way you handle personal matters will pay off. Patience, moderation, knowledge and being secretive until you have everything in place will be a remedy for success. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Lighten up and do something that will ease stress and get you moving in a healthy and happy direction. A creative outlet will encourage you to try something different and put an end to relationships that drain you. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Physical preparation is encouraged if you want to avoid emotional stress. Rely on people who have never let you down, and the changes you want to make will be easier to obtain. Don’t let moodiness set in and ruin your day. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel and communication are favored. Update your credentials or your skills. Learning something new will motivate you to make changes to the way you earn your living or how you handle your money. Positive communication will improve an important relationship. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional spending won’t help your situation, but investing in your future will. How you handle your personal funds or who you get involved with financially should be looked at carefully. A close relationship will need an adjustment. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotions will be difficult to control, especially if someone you feel responsible for or live with causes a fuss. Physical exertion will help to ease stress and give you a healthier perspective on whatever situation you face. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Listen to suggestions, but when it comes to time to take action, do what’s best for yourself. A joint venture will lead to problems and disagreements regarding money matters. Work alone, but when it comes to relaxing, share with someone you love. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t give in to pressure tactics or let someone bamboozle you into something without giving you the facts. You are better off making personal changes that will not affect others but will make you feel self-sufficient and happy with your life. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An opportunity will be too good to pass up. Make adjustments that allow you enough time to explore the possibility of making a long overdue change to where or how you live. New beginnings based on old dreams look inviting. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put time, effort and energy into personal improvements. A change at home made for the right reason will benefit you as well as the people you care about. Speak from the heart; you will get the support you need to proceed. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Flesh out any problems you foresee before you make changes. A discussion with someone you love will give you the confidence to move forward with your plans. Stick to a budget and honor any promises or commitments you’ve made. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are optimistic, engaging and perceptive. You are expressive and protective.

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