Taurus: You are so close to reaching your goal
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Snoop Dogg, 38; Arthel Neville, 47; Viggo Mortensen, 51; Tom Petty, 59.
Happy Birthday: Your sophisticated intelligence will lead you down the right path and, although others may think you are giving in, you will, in fact, be getting your way. A change of location or surroundings will do you good. Getting involved with someone secretively will help you accomplish what you set out to do. Once you have everything in place, you can make your plans known.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Observe what’s really going on around you. You may be the one who has the change of heart regarding a friendship or partnership. Someone is looking out for your interests, not trying to diminish the pursuit of your goals.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t stop when you are so close to reaching your goal. If you work for a cause you believe in, you will expand your professional connections. You’ll make a better impression if you can stay within a budget.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t count on someone else to do what you are supposed to do yourself. An unexpected change will lead to uncertainty about your position in a group you belong to. Love and romance are on the rise and can lead to an entertaining evening.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t look too far ahead when it’s what you do now that counts. Someone may try to alter your opinion or direction to suit his or her own needs. Be careful not to give in to something you don’t really want to do.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take on a challenge that will enable you to show off what you have to offer. A change at home may not be what you expect but it will allow you to see what needs to be done. Don’t overreact.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take an out-of-the-ordinary approach and you will draw attention and suggestions that will help your cause. A work relationship with someone innovative will develop if you are open to the concepts being presented.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may meet with opposition at home but, when it comes to your friends and the organizations you belong to, you will be looked up to. Perhaps you can learn from outsiders how to better deal with personal matters.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Step up and make a decision. Waffling will make you look bad. You have to make choices if you want to achieve your goals. Action is required in order to win the confidence of others.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be the driving force and the one who brings everyone and everything together. Your dedication and determination will be magnified. Competitive challenges will motivate you to be the best at whatever you do.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can make a workable arrangement if you communicate with people who have something to bring to the table. Recognize that you cannot do everything on your own. That doesn’t mean that you have to give up being the leader.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow your own path. You have some good ideas that can be turned into a profitable venture. An unexpected turn of events may stop you in your tracks but, if you keep moving, you will realize what has occurred is beneficial.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a much-needed break. Taking time out will allow you to put things in perspective and to realize what will work best for you. Socializing with people who inspire you will lead to innovative ideas.
Birthday Baby: You are outgoing and have vision and perception. You have confidence and are a leader.