CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 34; Brooke Nevin, 41; Ralph Fiennes, 61; Diane Sawyer, 78.

Happy Birthday: Your verbal abilities are skyrocketing. It’s time to negotiate and put things in place that will improve your life. Consider what makes you happy, and implement changes to help you reach your goal. Don’t waste time procrastinating when there is work to do if you plan to get your life heading in a direction that surpasses your expectations. Your numbers are 5, 12, 22, 27, 33, 42, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Set a pace and keep going until you are satisfied with your achievements. Don’t expect to get much help or to please everyone. Make a point to take care of your needs and give yourself a pat on the back for what you accomplish. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take notes, make a list and get organized, and everything else will fall into place. You can improve a meaningful relationship by supporting that person and helping them get where they want to go. Love and romance are in the stars. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refuse to give in and break your budget. Don’t entertain shopping at places you cannot afford or trying to take on more than you can handle to try and impress someone. If you use your imagination, you’ll devise a cost-efficient plan. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Call on those you know you can count on when you’re in a tight spot, and something good will transpire. An emotional plea combined with enthusiasm and a genius idea will solidify your plans and give you the gumption to finish what you start. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be careful; something that sounds too good to be true probably lacks substance. Don’t entertain something with a dollar figure greater than your budget. You can’t buy love, but your actions and words of gratitude can make a difference to someone special. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spread your wings and fly. Making travel plans, visiting old friends or jetting about looking for something special for someone you love will spice up your life. Embrace the spirit of the season, and you’ll come up with ideas that lead to positive change. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let your actions speak for you. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you or talk you into something you don’t want. Stay active and reach out to those who enjoy the same things you do, and you’ll feel at ease. Don’t make impromptu purchases. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find ways to improve your life. It’s up to you to lead the way and to build enthusiasm in others to ensure you get the backup you need to reach your destination. Opportunity is within reach; it’s up to you to make it happen. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take time to find out what others like and how you can do something thoughtful for loved ones this festive season. What you do for others will far exceed anything you can purchase. Give the greatest gifts of all this year: time and love. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Aim to please yourself. Comfort, convenience and love are the roads to contentment. Think creatively to come up with a plan that is cost-efficient and excites you. A change to your living area or workspace will have a positive effect. Romance is favored. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotional matters will escalate with the stress of a busy schedule or trying to please too many at the expense of your health and financial well-being. Pick yourself up and put a plan in place that is cost-efficient and stress-free. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A creative and disciplined attitude will get you through the day. Handle money matters with care and refrain from making shortsighted purchases. Put your energy into humanitarian causes that bring joy to others and make you feel good about yourself. Romance is favored. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are insightful, practical and ambitious. You are persistent and imaginative.

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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