CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 45; Kathy Najimy, 54; Natalie Cole, 61; Tom Brokaw, 71.

Happy Birthday: This is a give and take year with plenty of perks if you play your cards right. Look at your options. An open mind will lead to greater possibilities, helping you decipher what you really want. This is not the year to live in the past or let others hold you back. See, believe in yourself and move forward with gusto.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Settle down, keep things in perspective and do not overdo it in any way. You will be prone to excess and should think before you act. Put your time and effort into working toward a cause you believe in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): View how others live or do things. A good base for anything requires equality and balance. Strive to get along and work your way through any difficulties you face and you will come up with suitable solutions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can dazzle and mystify the people you deal with but remember that heart and soul must be a part of your presentation if you want things to stick. Truth and sincerity are your friends; exaggeration and ego are your enemies.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Show your passionate and loving side to others and you will win favors. Make changes based on the way you feel and you will not make a mistake. A residential move or alterations at home will lead to less stress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need to get away, change your surroundings and find some adventure. The inspiration and motivation you get from the experience you have will enable you to reach much higher goals. Live, love, laugh.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do your best to come up with ideas, solutions and plans that will turn your surroundings into a friendlier environment for you. Or update your looks so you feel more confident. Find a new direction to stabilize your position in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t waste valuable time on petty or inconsequential matters. Look at the big picture if you want to make the most of your day. Socialize with people you find mentally stimulating. Get the ball rolling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be stifled by all the turmoil and change going on in your personal life. Step outside your immediate situation and you will find the clarity you need to make an important decision. Believe in your own judgment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The situation you’ve been living with can be altered to better suit your needs but only if you are willing to face the music and make the necessary choices. With alterations, you can feel better about the direction you are moving.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be torn between what you feel you want to do and what you know you should do. Your personal and professional future will be influenced by your choices. It’s vital you don’t let an emotional relationship be the determining factor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll get worked up over little things that develop. Try to stay calm and maintain perspective. Nothing is as difficult as you imagine. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep things simple and stick to a conventional path. It may be tempting to be a little eccentric but, in order to get approval and what you need to get things started, you will have to conform.

Birthday Baby: You are eager to do what you feel is best. You are an advocate of justice and fair play and a dreamer with a passionate need to make a difference.

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