CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kurt Busch, 33; Jeff Gordon, 40; Daniel Dae Kim, 43; Billy Bob Thornton, 56.

Happy Birthday: Travel, excitement and learning will highlight your year ahead. A change of scenery will do you good, and an updated image will boost your confidence. Love is in the stars, and spending time with the people you care about most will give you the motivation required to advance. Good things will happen if you strive for your goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Too much idle time can result in a mishap. Focus on love and creativity, as well as keeping the peace and getting things accomplished. A careless act will be difficult to overcome. Rely on past experience to help you get ahead now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use what you know and can do to your advantage. You can take on anyone and be proud of what you offer. Satisfaction will be yours, and triumph is within reach. Don’t let love get in your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Begin a personal project to get you back on track physically and mentally. Plan to network with people who can contribute to your plans. Love is on the rise, and whether it’s with someone new or someone you’ve been with awhile, aim to enhance your relationship.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get bogged down with someone else’s responsibilities. An unusual event or activity will bring you in contact with an unusual individual who can offer many alternatives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go directly to the source, mentally or physically. Talk face-to-face or research information until you have a clear view of what you are up against. You can win, but you have to be prepared. Love is highlighted, and time to enjoy the company of someone special must be taken.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Secrets must be kept if you want to get ahead. An unusual way to make extra money will develop. Change is upon you, but you must be willing to make a move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Indecisiveness and impulsiveness will lead to double trouble. If you are feeling pressured, back away. Focus on fun and personal relationships, not making a promise that will leave you indebted financially. Don’t be reluctant to ask for help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t give in to pressure from someone you are attached to physically or emotionally. Follow your intuition. You will make the right decision as long as you don’t let anyone interfere. Take control, show your talent, do your own thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do something to make your space user-friendly or more comfortable. Don’t let someone meddle in what you are trying to accomplish or your plans may not turn out the way you envision. Love is highlighted, but don’t overspend to impress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t be surprised if someone you are emotionally attached to lets you down. You have to look beyond your current situation. There is no point in making a big fuss when what’s required is patience and tolerance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Interacting with people will lead to a proposition. Revisit an old friendship; you will discover that you still have plenty in common and can work together as a team. Suggest a new and updated spin on an old idea and forge ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrate on putting all your skills and talents to work for you and relentlessly strive for perfection and a cost-efficient result. Doing as much as you can for as little as possible will impress the people who can help you get ahead.

Birthday Baby: You are intuitive, bright and charming. You are determined to do your best and reach your goals.

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