CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 45; Dylan Walsh, 60; Danny DeVito, 79; Martin Scorsese, 81.

Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. Take the initiative and get the ball rolling. Making excuses will lead to regret, but taking hold of your life and what you want will lift your spirits and make you believe in yourself. Change is overdue, and with it will come opportunity and life experience. Build your life according to your plans. Your numbers are 8, 13, 24, 28, 35, 39, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Think matters through and act. Changing how you handle or earn cash will buy you the freedom to do something you enjoy. Personal gain and spending time with someone who brings out the best in you will lead to new beginnings. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Observe and proceed with optimism. Change begins with you, so take a step in a direction that offers an opportunity to be who you want and use your skills as you intend. Don’t let uncertainty or insecurity stand between you and your happiness. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take care of your needs or relax with someone you love. The conversations you have will help solve issues that stand between you and your dreams. Don’t limit what you can do; find a way to overcome whatever holds you back. Love is favored. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of yourself, your home and your loved ones. Listen to complaints and choose to help those in need. Look for a unique way to use your skills; someone will recognize the value in what you offer. Explore your options. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Think matters through before sharing your thoughts. Finding out what others want will help you navigate your way forward, offering everyone something to ensure you get something important to you. The art of communication, coupled with charisma, will pay off. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An unexpected change will give you the boost you need to improve your life. A rational discussion will lead to a commonsense resolution. It’s time to implement what makes you happy into your everyday routine. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay more attention to how you present yourself and your ideas to others. An entertaining element will help increase interest and support for what you are trying to achieve. Don’t let negativity or financial disagreements upset you. 2 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Speed things up and watch everything as it falls into place. Be the engineer of your destiny and utilize what you enjoy most in your everyday routine. Home improvements that include expanding what you want most will prop you up for more significant pursuits. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus less on what you cannot change and more on the changes that will improve your position, reputation and finances. Don’t limit what you can achieve because of what others choose to do. Follow the path that feels right and best for you. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t give in to pressure or limit what you can do because you feel incompetent. Research will help you gain confidence and understand what’s possible. It’s time to take control and do your part to ensure your life takes the direction you deserve. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more effort into how you look and feel. A positive attitude will help you make better decisions and attract people equipped to contribute to your concerns and plans. Don’t let anger set in when positive action will make a difference. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Play by the rules to avoid intervention. Look for opportunities that will save you cash and encourage you to use your skills to raise your income. A unique idea will help you branch out in a direction that ties into what’s trending. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are versatile, robust and understanding. You are courageous and productive.

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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