CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 44; Chris Tucker, 48; Zack Ward, 49; Richard Gere, 70.

Happy Birthday: Think big, but live within your means. You can get ahead this year if you have structure and concentrate on doing the things that bring you the most joy. Look for mental, physical and financial opportunities that help you raise your standard of living, emotional well-being and attitude toward diet, exercise and overall health. Your numbers are 8, 12, 24, 27, 30, 33, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let the little things get to you. Stay on course, and stick to a budget. Learn to adapt to the changes going on around you, and you will find a way to benefit. Traveling and personal growth are favored. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let an emotional incident stand in your way. Everyone’s entitled to an opinion. It’s up to you to do your own thing and to promote personal happiness and peace of mind. Socializing, romance and achieving personal goals should be priorities. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen to what others have to say and observe what they do, but don’t be a follower. Stick to what works best for you, and avoid anyone who is overbearing or pressuring you to do something you don’t want to do. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Traveling, attending a reunion or searching for someone you lost track of over the years will be enlightening. Love is on the rise, and romance will add stability to your life and a relationship that’s important to you. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You don’t have to do something to impress someone. Look for opportunities, and invest more time in personal improvements that will make you feel good about who you are and how you present yourself to others. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sign up for something that will help you bring about positive personal change. A makeover, personal or spiritual retreat, or spending time with someone you adore will lead to optimism as well as opportunities. Make romance a highlight. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Work alone, and put your plan in place. The less you reveal, the easier it will be to get things done. Don’t let the changes others embark upon stifle your plans. Follow your heart, and do what makes you happy. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get together with friends or relatives, and you will discover things you didn’t know. The information divulged will prompt you to use your skills and talents in new and exciting ways. Romance will lead to a positive change with someone you love. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Problems will arise if you trust, rely on or share secrets with someone today. Don’t give anyone the chance to use personal information against you. Learn through observation, and consider the motives behind someone’s niceties. Stick close to home. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fitness, diet and health should be your priorities. Taking care of personal finances will make you realize what you can afford. A positive change at home will bring you closer to the ones you love. Romance is on the rise. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Agree to change only for the right reason. If something doesn’t feel right, take a pass. Assess your skills, experience and knowledge, and check the job market for opportunities. Don’t put up with someone’s criticism or pushy behavior. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have plenty of options, but if you try to do too much, you’ll minimize your chance to succeed. Choose wisely, and focus on what you want. Socializing and romance are favored, but indulgent behavior isn’t. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are intelligent, curious and ambitious. You are sensitive and intense.

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