CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anderson Cooper, 44; Jason Jones, 44; Deniece Williams, 61; Irma P. Hall, 76.

Happy Birthday: Overreacting, coupled with impulsiveness, will lead to negative responses. Settle down and take your time if you want to avoid personal and financial trouble. Protecting your reputation will save you from being left out or overlooked. Let your imagination help you find solutions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have to take advantage of everything being offered if you want to get ahead. Communication will be your strong point and versatility and adaptability will lead into something lucrative and enjoyable. Your hard work in the past will pay off now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t waste time overreacting to a situation you cannot change. You will find a solution to your current problem once you have achieved greater stability, purpose and direction. Be open about the way you feel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Being creative or innovative with a job you are working on will help to calm your nerves. Don’t feel you have to make a change or spend money because someone is pushing you. You have to be comfortable with whatever decision you make.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll find it difficult to remain calm and to get things done. Constant change will aggravate a situation that is making you feel threatened. Your best recourse is to do what you can for others and prove how valuable you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t ask for trouble, especially when dealing with a partner, lover or your job. You may have to answer questions that can jeopardize your position. Honesty will be the only way to deal with the situation you face.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may know what you need to do but actually doing it will not be so easy. Consider the consequences of your actions. Do what you feel is the least confrontational but still allows you to get the results you want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be intimidated by someone who professes to know more, do more and have more than you. Look at past records and you will discover that you are as qualified and perhaps even better equipped to take on a challenge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need a break that will help you get a different perspective on a situation or job that has engrossed you mentally and physically. A short trip or visiting someone who can shed some light on your situation will help you rethink your strategy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have a plan but if you go over budget, you aren’t likely to recover as quickly as you think. A partnership will change the way you proceed and help you fulfill a promise you made. Make sure your contribution is adequate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional matter will help you realize what you need to do to keep the peace and please the people in your life who count. A couple of changes at home will make you a hero. Accept responsibility for your actions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Socializing with friends will lead to an encounter with someone who interests you either personally or financially. Exchanging ideas will lead to a proposal that will help you out of a difficult situation. Make changes at home that will secure your assets.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t get caught in a trap that will make it impossible for you to explore new avenues. An emotional tie to someone who is taking advantage of your generosity is apparent. Stand up for your rights. A partnership is apparent.

Birthday Baby: You are determined, disciplined and eager to do what’s right. You are open, adaptable and imaginative.

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