CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 43; Method Man, 53; Daniel Craig, 56; Jon Bon Jovi, 62.

Happy Birthday: Learn as you go, and you’ll achieve all you set out to do this year. It’s important to give yourself the freedom to think outside the box and to take the road less traveled. Use your intellect and imagination when dealing with earning or handling money matters. Oversee any life changes that require you to deal with institutions, experts and authority figures. Your numbers are 4, 15, 23, 26, 34, 37, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Weigh the pros and cons before you sign up for something. Your generous nature will get you in trouble if you are too accommodating. Take time to nurture yourself and meaningful relationships instead of trying to impress an outsider. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can achieve what you set out to do if you are practical and use your talents, experience and knowledge skillfully. Don’t let temptation lead you astray or allow someone’s manipulative tactics cost you. Stick to your original plans. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Target what you want to accomplish, and don’t stop until you reach your goal. Refuse to let anyone obstruct your plans or tempt you using false information. It’s up to you to believe in yourself. Put your energy where it counts. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Control your emotions. Don’t waste precious time getting upset over trivial matters. Walk away from unsavory situations and toward people who offer new possibilities. Create what you want to happen and leave the past behind. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can have fun without overspending. Participate in something that allows you to use your physical and mental skills to impress someone you want to get to know better. A job offer looks promising, and a financial improvement is within reach. Love is in the stars. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll encounter someone or something that gives you hope for a better future. Discussions will encourage you to learn something new or hone a rusty skill. Don’t let criticism stand in your way. Turn something you enjoy doing into a lucrative pastime. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put more time and effort into making your home welcoming. Entertaining or participating in something that brings you in contact with people you enjoy being around will offer insight into new opportunities. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Common sense, patience and handling matters yourself will pay off. Take it easy, stick close to home and find novel ways to lower your overhead or make some extra cash selling off things you no longer need. Avoid no-win situations. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Protect your assets, health and emotional well-being. Don’t let anyone dictate how to proceed. Don’t fold under pressure when it’s up to you to put your plans in motion and do what’s best for you. Put yourself first. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Use your connections and intelligence to get what you desire. Stop saying yes when you want to say no. Live up to your expectations, not someone else’s. Rid yourself of dead weight and empty promises. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Decide what’s best for you instead of letting someone dictate what you do next. Overloading your roster with projects that don’t interest you to please someone else will set you back and cause frustration. Choose the path that excites you most. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t hesitate. You have plenty to gain if you trust your instincts and voice your opinion. Don’t let anyone tamper with your confidence or talk you into doing something that benefits them more than you. Advocate for yourself. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are alert, equipped and intuitive. You are helpful and encouraging.

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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