CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Natalie Portman, 44; Johnny Depp, 62; Aaron Sorkin, 64; Michael J. Fox, 64.
Happy Birthday: Expect the unexpected and let your creative imagination run wild. You’ll have plenty of options, but the underlying push must come from your heart and propel you to do what excites you. Let experience guide you forward, and your energy help you reach your destination, leaving you with memories you love to share and the promise of a bright future. Don’t miss out when you have so much to gain. Your numbers are 3, 18, 24, 29, 32, 34, 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Simplify matters rather than stir things up. Stability is your ticket forward; staying on track will get you where you want to go. Refuse to let outside influences lead you astray when focusing on personal gain and growth. Finding solid ground to build your future will help you flourish. Your life, your decisions. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take matters into your own hands. Allowing anyone to intervene or trusting them to do what’s best for you will backfire. Change is apparent. It’s essential that whatever you decide to do, it’s what you want; don’t try to please someone else. Do your research, and refuse to make a hasty decision. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Situations are not as they appear, especially where money, how you earn your living and promises are concerned. Anger isn’t the answer, but thinking and doing for yourself will help counter the fallout that others cast your way. Jump into action. Forward thinking and motivation are key. Put your trust in you. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consider what you say and how you react. What’s important is that you do justice to yourself and those you encounter by being kind and honest. Helping others, being grateful, and doing your best to be part of the solution, not the problem, will carry its weight and position you for better days ahead. 5 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Play to win. Direct anger into competitive events requiring precision and dominance, and you will emerge the victor. Only then can you benefit from your behavior and learn more about yourself and your capabilities. Keep an open mind, but don’t drink the Kool-Aid. Life is too short to follow someone else. Do your own thing. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Research, establish your thoughts and assemble a plan that feels right for you. Making a move prematurely will leave you in limbo, casting a negative sheen over what you want to achieve. Putting a plan and budget in place will eliminate doubt when the time comes to make a move. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Wishing to have an impact must not include distorting the truth. If you must color a situation to grab interest, you should rethink what you are trying to sell and determine if it’s worthwhile. Speak the truth from the heart, and the right people will help you reach your goal. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Address unresolved issues and finish what you start before moving forward. Compounding new beginnings on top of existing problems will only cause more confusion and fewer opportunities to turn your dreams into a reality. Please don’t run from your mistakes; fix them and carry on. Let your actions speak for you. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pay attention to what’s happening in your backyard before wasting valuable time trying to change what outsiders think or do. Focus on home, family and securing a future that eases stress and brings you closer to the lifestyle you can afford and enjoy. Put your energy where it counts, and you can prosper. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your aspirations exceed your budget. Take a step back and redo the math. Talking to experts will give you a sense of what’s essential and what you can eliminate. You are ready for a change, but it must be built on solid ground to make it worthwhile. Personal gain and romance are favored. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be more observant of cash flow and how you run your home or business. Distance yourself from people trying to talk you into something you cannot afford. Put a budget in place when it comes to entertainment. Indulgent behavior may tempt you, but it will also leave you in a vulnerable position. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Choose common sense over desire. Put your energy into self-improvement and building a solid base. Refuse to let temptation mesmerize you or let your desire to please someone become costly. Look out for your interests, and know when to say no. Focus on what’s best for you and on financial security. 5 stars
Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, opportunistic and unpredictable. You are reactive and compelling.
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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