CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 30; Ronda Rousey, 37; Big Boi, 49; Michael C. Hall, 53.

Happy Birthday: Minimize risk, use common sense and get the facts before you proceed. Get the most out of your year by taking the time to justify your every move. Refuse to feel pressured by individuals trying to take advantage of you. A minimalist lifestyle will protect you from outside influences and offer you peace of mind and more time to enjoy nature, spirituality, personal growth and satisfaction. Your numbers are 5, 11, 22, 24, 31, 35, 46.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stick close to your allies and experts you trust to remain knowledgeable. Be able to recognize when someone is trying to use you to get ahead. Don’t let an emotional situation lead to anger, which will weaken your position. Do what you do best and flourish. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your energy into learning, discovery, and trial and error. Be a sponge, ask questions, hone your skills and prepare yourself to fight for what’s important to you. Show confidence, and you will deter anyone trying to get a reaction they can benefit from. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen and modify what you learn to fit your situation. Research will disclose possibilities that can make your life easier. Don’t let anyone convince you that you must take a path that makes you uneasy. Choose what works best for you. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a break, give yourself a chance to review important details and rethink your strategy. You have plenty to gain if you know the possibilities and eliminate what’s unnecessary. Use your imagination to picture what works best for you. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Recognize what’s happening around you. Refuse to let your emotions cause you to overreact. Avoid trouble, concentrate on your responsibilities and pay more attention to protecting what you have achieved. Don’t get swept up in someone else’s poor decisions. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be succinct, choose your words wisely and don’t waste energy on something inevitable. Dive in, make the necessary changes and reap the rewards you deserve. Step into the spotlight; take charge and present what you have to offer. It’s time to make things happen. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep moving forward, regardless of what others say. An emotional incident can derail what you are trying to accomplish. Stick to your plans and refuse to make allowances for someone else’s shortcomings. Persistence, detail and integrity will help eliminate unjust results. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get involved in no-win situations or one-sided conversations. Explore your options and determine how to make the most using what’s available. An opportunity to share with someone in a similar predicament is apparent. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Mixed emotions will lead to confusion regarding a financial situation or professional position. Consider what action you can take to protect yourself from being taken advantage of by someone offering fake facts or using pressure tactics. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refuse to let emotions interfere with decisions. Communication will suffer if it escalates into a shouting match. Get the facts and figures and choose to use common sense. It’s OK to treat yourself, but don’t go into debt for the sake of a moment’s pleasure. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep tabs on subscriptions, updates and hidden costs. Go directly to the source when you find a discrepancy. Act rather than wait until you experience loss. Say no to temptation and change what isn’t necessary. Overrule anyone trying to take over or interfere. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Protect your possessions and position. Live by the rules and adjust when necessary. It’s up to you to set standards that keep you moving in the right direction. Don’t let anyone lead you astray or compromise your position. Look for flaws and compensate for setbacks. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are direct, guarded and disciplined. You are influential and persistent.

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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