CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: January Jones, 46; Bradley Cooper, 49; Carrie Ann Inaba, 56; Diane Keaton, 78.

Happy Birthday: Use your emotional energy wisely. Focus on clearing the way for what’s to come. Embrace and make the changes that will optimize how and where you live. Getting your life in order will require decisions that are difficult but necessary. Use your imagination, and you’ll come up with a plan that delivers the happiness you desire. Don’t hesitate when action will get you where you want to go. Your numbers are 8, 14, 23, 27, 31, 39, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Communication is the critical component to getting things done. Listen, learn, ask questions and take charge of your future. Refuse to let anyone decide what’s next for you. Happiness begins with doing what’s right and best for you. Romance and personal gain are within reach. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Start making changes that promote opportunity. Connect with people with as much to offer as you, and share information. The path to success requires action and participation. Follow your passion; if you love what you do, prosperity will follow. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Revise how you do things to ensure you maintain good health and safety measures in your everyday routine. Looking out for your interests instead of relying on others to do so will put you in a better position and help you avoid mistakes. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Attend events that can offer introductions to people who can provide insight into future trends and possibilities. Explore prospects, and sign up for something that will broaden your awareness and connect you with someone who can help you achieve your goals. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sulking won’t fix anything. Address situations directly, and use charm to get past anyone who tries to challenge you. Don’t feel the need to be a follower when leadership is your path to bigger and better opportunities. Pursue your dreams. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lighten up and look over your options. A change may not be something you want, but after observing what’s available, a change of heart will lead to an unexpected opportunity. Trust your ability to reach your goal, and you won’t be disappointed. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a step back, and listen and observe. Gathering information will help you avoid getting entrenched in an emotional situation that occupies time or costs you financially. A positive approach, combined with kindness and understanding, will encourage better results. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t allow emotional matters to surface, and don’t get involved in gossip. Put your time and effort into something you enjoy doing, or expand your skills to cover what it takes to get ahead doing something you want. Aim for a stable and secure future. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Surround yourself with like-minded people you can trust to tell the truth. Don’t buy into someone else’s dream or pay for another’s mistakes. Look at the big picture and distance yourself from risk and ventures that aren’t your forte. Concentrate on love and personal happiness. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cut to the chase and make your dreams a reality. Don’t linger on things you cannot change. Pay attention to what’s trending, and take advantage of what you know and can do to get ahead. Be ambitious and build your future on solid ground. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get worked up over trivial matters. Letting your emotions take over will result in negative responses and loss. Bide your time and put your energy into personal growth and taking care of unfinished business. Set guidelines and practice what you preach. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put restrictions on spending, and concentrate on gaining knowledge and insight into what’s possible. Don’t expect everyone to have honest intentions. It’s up to you to figure out what’s legitimate before you agree to participate. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are steadfast, determined and bold. You are wise and complex.

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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