CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 32; Kelly Rowland, 43; Jennifer Aniston, 55; Sheryl Crow, 62.

Happy Birthday: Go above and beyond the call of duty. Your actions will set the stage for what’s to unfold this year. Make positive change your priority. Eliminate what is causing you grief or increasing your debt. Let go and free yourself of what’s weighing you down. Embrace life, and choose to be happy and content. Make intelligent life decisions, and everything in your life will flow. Choose balance; simplify and gratify. Your numbers are 9, 13, 23, 28, 34, 41, 46.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Participate in events that offer a platform to share ideas and solutions, and assume a responsible position to make a difference. Don’t overreact; take a low-key approach, and anyone who challenges you will underestimate your power. Choose words over fistfights. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do something physically challenging to offset overthinking what’s stressing you out about work, reputation or situations you can’t change. Redirecting your energy will positively impact how you address matters later in the day. A change of heart is apparent. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bypass what’s happening around you, and focus on what’s happening inside you. Address issues that give you something to look forward to, and eliminate stress. Refuse to let outside influences weigh you down emotionally. Choose brain over brawn. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Loosen up, plan to have some fun, get back to basics and get together with people who make you laugh. Use your imagination and run your ideas and concerns by those you know will have something worthwhile to contribute. Make health, love and romance your priorities. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t change the dialogue to suit your needs. Stick to the truth and say no to unnecessary change. Deepen your knowledge and update your skills to maintain your position and reputation. If you fall behind, charm will not bail you out. Do your best. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pay attention to the people you love. Nurture relationships and show interest in what loved ones are doing. Plan a get-together or attend a reunion, and distribute open invitations to ensure you maintain essential connections. Say no to temptation, and don’t promise the impossible. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Participation will help you gain insight into something that concerns you. Observation is your best route forward. If you act before you think, you’ll be stuck cleaning up a mess instead of putting a concrete solution in place. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t trust what you hear. Go directly to the source and assess the situation firsthand, and you’ll gain insight into how to turn a negative into a positive. Embrace change and eliminate what’s weighing you down. A romantic gesture offers promising results. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll receive plenty of information and suggestions, but before you respond, find out what’s true and decide what’s applicable. Use your wisdom and experience to filter your expenses and whittle your list to fit your budget. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get organized. Rethink how you use your space, and you’ll devise a plan that makes your life easier. Focus on decluttering and formulating how you can remedy the temptation to make spontaneous online purchases you don’t want or need by the time they arrive. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Say no to extremism, debt and overindulgence. Make wise decisions that liberate you from whatever holds you back. Explore what brings you joy and integrate it into your daily routine. Control your life yourself. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a hard-nosed approach to life, and put your stamina and insight to the test. You can bring about change and make a difference in how you earn or handle your cash and your life. Be ready to follow through, and don’t look back. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are analytical, purposeful and pragmatic. You are competitive and gallant.

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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