CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 44; Scott Bakula, 69; Tony Shalhoub, 70; Sharon Osbourne, 71.

Happy Birthday: Keep your overhead low and your spirits high. Setting a budget that helps you save for something unique will give you something to look forward to and make you feel good about your choices. Refuse to let the little things get to you or allow negative people to bring you down. Enjoy your dreams, but adhere to common sense. You’ll enjoy long-term gains. Discipline is the key to your success. Your numbers are 7, 15, 24, 28, 31, 37, 43.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the path of least resistance. Refuse to let changes going on around you throw you off guard. Make your plans and form alliances with people with something unique to contribute. Consider an unusual suggestion, but tweak it to fit your needs. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Dodge anyone who wants to debate. Put your plan in place and head in a direction that offers the momentum you require to be successful. Refuse to let emotions or outside influences take over when what’s necessary is for you to take control. 2 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider what life can offer and set a budget that allows you to participate. Don’t jeopardize your position, reputation or personal stability for someone or something that benefits others more than you. Keep your plans to yourself to avoid interference. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Refuse to let the past ruin your plans. Don’t allow someone to push you to make changes you aren’t ready to adopt. By getting involved in something you believe in, you’ll change your mind about the steps you want to take in your personal life. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Practicality is necessary to maintain a good reputation and keep troublemakers at bay. Think, plan and promote your intentions, but don’t give away secrets that offer someone a chance to undermine your next move. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take better care of yourself and your relationships with others. How you react and proceed will impact and fuel others’ fire to pitch in and help. Enforce change and follow through, and something good will transpire. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let passion drive you; your intelligence will help you get the most out of every move you make. Put together a plan that will ease stress and help you ward off any negativity that comes your way. Protect against pushy people and health risks. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Evaluate your situation at home and work, and consider how best to achieve greater equality between the two. Less tension will lower stress and give you peace of mind, making you better equipped to maneuver your way forward. Patience will lead to stability. 2 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pay attention, learn as you go and rely on yourself, not hearsay. Trust your instincts and verbalize your intention with the strength and courage to follow through. Refuse to let an outsider interfere with what works best for you. Stay on track. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your thoughts to yourself. Don’t allow anyone to checkmate you. Take the road that enables you to invest in yourself and your objectives instead of bowing to someone else’s whims. Take the stage. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seize the moment and make things happen. Put everything you’ve got into what you want, and you will make your mark. Protect your money, health and reputation from anyone trying to infiltrate what you’ve accumulated. Someone will test your patience; stay calm. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Revisit an old plan or partnership. Check your emotions at the door and approach new beginnings with common sense and practicality. An offer may entice you, but don’t invest in someone else when you should be investing in yourself. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are charming, generous and persistent. You are changeable and resourceful.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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