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.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 40; Amy Acker, 49; Margaret Cho, 57; John Rzeznik, 60.
Birthday Baby: You are savvy, energetic and influential. You are adventuresome and opportunistic.
Happy Birthday: Relationships will play a role in how and where you live. An ideal way to handle change is to initiate trial runs to ensure you are making the most suitable choices. Jumping into something too quickly can lead to having to backtrack. Devote the necessary time to testing possibilities and exploring your options. There are always alternatives if you are open to discovery and suggestions. Your numbers are 5, 13, 22, 24, 35, 38, 43.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be mindful of how you spend your cash, but don't deny yourself a new adventure. Monitor conditions and add stipulations as you go, and the outcome will be liberating, helping you move quickly in a direction that offers new opportunities, connections and insight into what you want to pursue. Recognize and dismiss temptation. Romance is favored. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Protect your investments, manage your money and take better care of yourself. Monitoring your health, diet and stress levels will be necessary. Take control instead of letting someone else speak or act on your behalf. Emotional deception and a poor diagnosis are apparent. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your money, paperwork and possessions in a safe place. Avoid pressure tactics trying to guilt you into making donations you cannot afford. Don't jump into something without considering the consequences, expenses or potential losses in the worst-case scenario. Put your time and effort into love and personal growth. Romance is favored. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Interviewing for jobs and adapting your skills for a career change you desire will pay off. Networking events will enable you to showcase your skills and achieve professional growth. Charm the crowd, and you'll increase your chances of advancement. Share your feelings with someone you deem special, and an opportunity to make a positive lifestyle change will unfold. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mix business with pleasure. Stick to what you know and do best, and you will captivate onlookers and those interested in what you can offer. Socializing will give you a platform to practice your spiel and to raise awareness for something dear to your heart. A life-changing experience will unfold through an encounter with someone prominent. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Domestic troubles will brew if you aren't quick to respond. Reach out to an expert or someone you can rely on for support and facts, and it will make it easier to get things back to normal. Avoid unnecessary arguments that can leave you vulnerable or expose you to financial or legal pressure. A proactive approach is necessary. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let your actions lead the way and your charm mesmerize those you encounter. Hit the reset button and head in a direction that helps you make up for lost time. Trust your instincts and experience to lead you in a direction that allows you to use the skills and attributes you enjoy most. Romance is favored. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your knowledge, wisdom, experience and know-how will carry you forward, giving you the clout you need to excel within your circle. Step outside your comfort zone, and you'll establish that your versatility is acute and vital to getting ahead. Trust and believe in yourself and your abilities, and so will those you encounter. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your actions will not go unnoticed. Be mindful of how you express your feelings. Honesty, along with gratitude and alternatives, will help you maintain your status quo and gain insight into what's truly possible. Make what you are willing to contribute common knowledge in order to avoid doubt and negative responses. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A change of scenery will unleash your imagination and encourage you to outperform yourself and anyone who decides to challenge you. A change to increase your intake, negotiate a deal and invest more time and money in yourself and your talents will open doors and pay handsomely. A positive lifestyle change is within reach. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Personal growth, happiness and love are on the rise. Stick close to home, or surround yourself with those who share what you feel passionate about. The contributions you make to the causes you care about will pay off through the connections you form and the ideas you share with people in a position to help you achieve the changes you desire. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Separate your emotions from dilemma or drama. Strive to distance yourself from trouble, and focus on learning something that will help you secure your position or the direction you plan to pursue. Deception and confusion are apparent, and taking measures to gather the facts and instill the truth are in your best interest. 2 stars