CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Lafferty, 35; D.B. Woodside, 51; Matt LeBlanc, 53; Illeana Douglas, 55.

Happy Birthday: A chance to follow your heart and a dream will be yours if you are willing to work diligently toward your goal. Taking the time to expand your skills, strengthen your ties with experts and learn all that’s possible about family history will help you gain insight into your future. Make love, romance and security priorities. Your numbers are 2, 6, 20, 27, 34, 36, 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions will swell up if you let someone tamper with your heart. Listen carefully. Retreat until you understand the ramifications of a situation that may influence your position, reputation or a meaningful relationship. Slow down; time is on your side. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let a personal problem interfere with your work and financial responsibilities. An intellectual approach to the changes you want to make will help you remain under budget and avoid repercussions from someone who tends to be complicated. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take an interest in what the youngsters or seniors are doing. The insight offered will help you make a decision that will ward off ramifications due to poor options. Personal gain is possible if you make the right move. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Think twice before you say something you’ll regret. Emotions will flare up, and tempers will be short when dealing with those close to you. Avoid joint ventures; handle your money, contracts and legal matters personally. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make a change for the right reason, not because someone is pressuring you. Take the initiative, do things your way and maintain control. A promise you make to someone you love will help pull you closer together. Be sure to follow through. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Charm will help you deal with touchy situations or people who concern you. Look at every angle before you offer your opinion or make a decision. A move is favored, but your plans have to be flawless before initiated. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put more emphasis on taking better care of yourself and spending less time helping demanding and critical people. Don’t be fooled by someone making impossible promises. A physical change will help ease stress. Make love and romance priorities. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s up to you to initiate change. Consider what will make your life easier, more peaceful and satisfying, and start putting together a plan that will encourage you to follow through. Start the process, and turn your dream into reality. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Invest more time and effort into things that matter to you. Turn your home into a place that expresses who you are and the things you like to do. Share your ideas and plans with someone you love. Nurture meaningful relationships. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional situation will escalate if you don’t control your temper. Sometimes it’s best not to share your opinion or get involved in other people’s melodramas. Funnel excess energy into personal gain and self-improvement. You’ll achieve more by offering peace, not discord. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tally up what you owe and how best to get ahead financially. Cutting corners will help, but putting an innovative plan in place that will bring in extra cash will be more effective. Share something special with someone you love. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll develop a unique idea that will change your course of action. Call upon someone who has helped you in the past, and the input you receive will help you further your plan if you do the legwork. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are enthusiastic, colorful and sensitive. You are confident and ambitious.

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