CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 26; Elijah Wood, 43; Sarah McLachlan, 56; Frank Darabont, 65.

Happy Birthday: You have plenty to look forward to if you are willing to do your part. Financial gains and self-satisfaction brought on by lifestyle changes that contribute to home improvements and surrounding yourself with the people who bring you joy will help you reach your destination. Opportunity is apparent if you recognize and take advantage of what comes your way. Love and romance are favored. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 27, 30, 36, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get in touch with people you can trust to give you good advice. Do what you can to make a difference. Avoid precarious situations that weaken your position physically or financially. Protect your reputation, speak the truth, and maintain balance and moderation. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take the angst out of your situation by offering friendly banter, compliments and insight into positive plans you want to pursue. Go after something that makes you happy, and don’t hold back when sharing your feelings or intentions. Embrace love and self-improvement. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotions will surface if you encounter a manipulative conversation. Listen carefully, but don’t agree to anything that sounds suspicious. Take the high road, verify facts and devise a plan that is within your means and doesn’t allow outside interference. Do your own thing. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Speak your mind. Make things happen. Turn your ideas into something tangible, and you will create interest in what you are doing. Equality will be the key to success when considering a joint venture. Spending time with someone you love will clear your mind. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t follow the crowd. Think, act and pursue when it benefits you. Revisit how you feel about your relationships with others. Distance yourself from those who set poor examples or tempt you to be overindulgent. Don’t spend or go into debt to impress someone. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stop waffling and start doing. You have so much to gain if you are ready to make the moves that excite you. The opportunities that await you will far outweigh the wear and tear it will take to get you where you want to go. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make changes at home that will ease stress and lower your cost of living. Don’t argue over something you can’t control. Protect yourself from infectious disease or injury. Focus more on personal improvements, gaining physical strength and prioritizing what’s important to you. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll progress if you step up and take over. Your insight and determination will far outshine what anyone else has to offer. Once you put yourself out there, you will enjoy the spotlight and the returns you receive for your thorough plans and execution. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check details with care. Don’t rely on others to give you the facts. If you travel or deal with someone with a hidden agenda, limitations will set in. Set boundaries before you get involved in something that requires compatibility. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Surround yourself with people who motivate you. Attend an event that takes you back in time. A reunion will reconnect you with someone meaningful. Expand your interests and adjust your space to suit your future aspirations. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Reach out to people who share your beliefs. Share information and consider what’s possible. A trip, reunion or research will provide you with the information you require to make a move. Don’t let an opportunity pass you by. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A positive lifestyle change is heading your way. Embrace opportunities enthusiastically and promote your plans; you’ll engage suitable candidates to support your efforts. Offer your vision, and you’ll get the go-ahead. Make personal gain your priority. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are adaptable, perceptive and motivated. You are enthusiastic and trendy.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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