CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 40; Linda Cardellini, 44; Ricky Gervais, 58; Carly Simon, 74.

Happy Birthday: Use your ingenuity. Be innovative and willing to see both sides of a situation. Your success depends on your maneuverability physically, financially and emotionally. Understanding what you are up against and knowing what you want will help you figure out the best incentives to offer to sail past your opponents. A steady pace and composed demeanor will do. Your numbers are 3, 12, 17, 21, 34, 41, 48,

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give information a chance to sink in before you take action. Misunderstanding what’s meant can lead to a disagreement that can upset your reputation or status. Spend more time on personal improvement, not trying to change others. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Opportunity is within reach. Don’t sit back when you should be jumping forward. Put everything in its place, abide by the rules and enjoy the ride. Fortitude, courage and common sense will help you reach your destination. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Aim for equality and fair play. Joint ventures will need to be monitored if you want to avoid taking on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Don’t sulk on the sidelines; address concerns openly before it’s too late. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ease into your day. Refuse to let the little things get to you. Focus on what’s meaningful, and disregard trivial matters that will distract you from getting things done. Progress counts, and senseless arguments don’t. Let go of the past. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mingle, show interest, listen and learn. The information you pick up will help you know who you can trust. Safety is the result of taking care of matters personally. A proposal looks promising. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A contribution you make should not break the bank. Offer your time, energy and services, not your cash. The time spent doing for others will give insight into lucrative possibilities. You can have fun without being excessive. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stand your ground, but don’t deny someone the right to decline. Keeping whatever you face in perspective will help you understand what’s important to you may not be to someone else. Balance and freedom will be required. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Participation, discussions and looking at all your options will bring about positive change. Your propensity to learn and engage in something unusual will encourage you to improve your current lifestyle. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional stress will multiply if you try to buy love, cheer yourself up with unnecessary purchases or aren’t honest about the way you feel. It’s best to be open; find out where you stand, and make positive adjustments. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just keep moving. Set your sights on what you want to accomplish. Refuse to let an emotional incident wear you down or set you back. Change begins within, so don’t wait for someone else to make an adjustment. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do what makes you feel comfortable. It’s up to you to initiate change and to direct your energy into something that can bring you satisfaction. Reconnect with someone from your past, and it will help you see clearer moving forward. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Expand your interests, and develop your talents. Express what you would like, and make plans to put your ideas into motion. Refuse to let anyone stand between you and the success you are trying so hard to achieve. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, helpful and progressive. You are alert and complex.

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