CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 33; Billy Zane, 58; Helen Shaver, 73; Edward James Olmos, 77.

Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts, follow your plans and search for unique ways to maximize your money. Check into programs that offer rebates and make upgrades that lower your overhead. Put more thought and time into meaningful relationships, and share your feelings and intentions. Building your life on a solid base will help you grow emotionally and financially. Set boundaries and say no to poor behavior. Your numbers are 5, 8, 19, 26, 32, 39, 43.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take care of matters yourself. If you rely on others, they will diminish your expectations and cost more than anticipated. Going about your business secretively will help you control the outcome and reap the rewards. Put time aside to spend on romance. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A proactive approach to life, work and happiness will help you decrease anxiety by offsetting problems before they spin out of control. Innovative thinking, fast responses, discipline and ingenuity will ensure you spend quality time with the ones you love. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn all you can, but don’t believe everything you hear. Question things and verify information, and refuse to let your emotions filter into conversations and decisions. Concentrate on resetting your goals. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Listen, ask questions and revamp your thoughts or actions to guarantee success. A creative approach that offers something unique will attract attention and praise from peers and loved ones. Share your glory, and the rewards will surpass your expectations. Reunions and travel are favored. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to let the changes others make throw you off your game. An energetic approach to self-improvement, health and your relationship with others will prove valuable when faced with controversy. Being reactionary will defuse others from getting in your way. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t wait for someone to make the first move. Have confidence and be the one to make things happen. Show enthusiasm and determination to finish what you start, and it will impact someone you’re trying to impress. Make plans with someone you love. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do the work yourself; if you trust an outsider, you’ll end up overpaying for something you don’t need. Stick close to home and spend quality time with loved ones. Put together a routine that enhances efficiency. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What you want and get will be tricky today. Approach your goal uniquely, secretively and with passion. Don’t leave anything to chance or let anyone get in your way. Avoid letting anyone interfere with your plans. Fly under the radar. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make travel plans or sign up for something that adds knowledge and experience to your roster. Don’t be fooled by someone’s claims. Get the facts and figures before signing up for something bogus. Spontaneous spending to impress will lead to disappointment. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your options open. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to make financial and home improvements if you consider investments that help you build equity. Discuss your plans with anyone directly linked to the changes you want to make. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Change what’s no longer working for you. Don’t put up with someone who is standing in your way. Choose to do what matters most instead of following in the footsteps of someone heading in a direction that doesn’t interest you. Take control. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your thoughts, revisit money management and adjust whatever is failing you. Don’t feel you must make a big splash when a tiny change will suffice. Don’t hesitate to take control and make things happen. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are informative, versatile and emotional. You are unique and charitable.

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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