CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 42; Christie Brinkley, 65; Brent Spiner, 70; Graham Nash, 77.
Happy Birthday: Take care of the negatives in your life. Don’t get confused by the dichotomy that appears to haunt you this year. Separate the good from the bad, and deal with each and every situation yourself to come out a winner. Research, common sense and taking action when needed will lead to success. Your numbers are 2, 13, 21, 28, 32, 41, 49.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let your enthusiasm stop you from seeing the facts. Focus more on what’s being said and less on the hype being offered. If something doesn’t work, it’s of no use to you. Personal gain requires dedication and hard work. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Help out an aging relative. What you do for others will not be forgotten when you need something in return. An unusual point of view will be eye-opening and will give you greater perspective into your personal life. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think about what you want to achieve and look into what’s entailed. An opportunity will spark new ideas that will encourage you to change the way you handle relationships, joint ventures and your personal assets, settlements and health issues. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try something new and different. You’ll discover that you have alternatives that can help you out when needed. A deal that someone offers you will not be as good as they portray. Choose to do your own thing. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have some fun. Plan a romantic evening for two or a get-together with friends. A change of atmosphere will spark your imagination and get you thinking about going on an adventure with someone you love. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll have options, and what you decide will determine your financial state. Choose to cut your overhead rather than go into debt. If you can’t agree with a partner on how to proceed, take a breather and talk to an expert. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have good ideas, but don’t expect to get any support from the people close to you. A change is overdue, but it has to be for the right reason and within budget. Personal improvements will boost your confidence. 2 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t slow down when you should be speeding up. An idea can bring about the type of change you need to gain greater freedom to do as you please. Call on someone you trust to run your ideas by. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You know what you want, so don’t beat around the bush. Make decisions based on what will position you for the things you want to incorporate into your life, and don’t worry about what others think or do. Live life your way. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t worry about what others do. If you don’t like something, keep your distance. Rely on your expertise and experience to pick and choose what you want to be a part of. Don’t give in to emotional blackmail. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look at every angle before getting involved in something that could have negative implications if handled improperly. Take care of your private concerns to avoid having someone pry into your affairs. Take advantage of an opportunity and celebrate with someone you love. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If someone becomes angry, question his or her motives. Refuse to let anyone throw you off course without just cause. Talk to an expert and find out where you stand. Don’t feel pressured to make a snap decision. 4 stars
Birthday Baby: You are kind, affectionate and lively. You are secretive and resourceful.
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