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: Anthony Davis, 33; Thora Birch, 44; Johnny Knoxville, 55; Terrence Howard, 57.
Birthday Baby: You are persistent, shrewd and demonstrative. You are aggressive and proactive.
Happy Birthday: Consider what's at stake before you make promises. Use this year to clear up emotional matters hanging over your head. Honesty is the portal to a better future. It's time to spread your wings and fly with no strings attached. Trying to initiate positive change while unresolved issues hang over your head will not lead to victory; it will only lead to more challenges. Do it right the first time. Your numbers are 2, 14, 25, 28, 34, 40, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A low profile will keep you out of harm's way. Spend more time on your personal needs, learning and preparing for something you want to pursue. Do the legwork, and you'll discover shortcuts that can benefit you financially. An incentive you encounter will pay for something you want but cannot justify spending money on. Embrace self-improvement projects. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It's best to consider everything available to you before you engage in something new or sign up for a scam trying to part you from your cash. Helping others is admirable, but paying for others' shortcomings is not. Choose your words carefully and offer suggestions, but when push comes to shove, do what's best for you. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A change will do you good. Whether you frequent a new destination, challenge yourself to try something new or set goals that test your physical skills, the result will be a new and improved version of yourself. Don't let someone's negativity or criticism stand between you and following your heart and emotional wellness. Personal gains are apparent. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): It's what you accomplish that counts. Choose to use your brain over brawn if you want to achieve what you set out to do. Protect your reputation and your physical well-being from those trying to make you look bad or take advantage of you. Refuse to let your emotions lead you astray. Make healthy choices. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen to what others have to say, and you'll gain insight into whether you want to participate or not. A financial opportunity may tempt you, but before you delve in, make sure you can afford to participate. Learn from experience, and focus on personal growth and physical improvements. Check the facts; someone you encounter will offer misleading information. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a moment to digest information and to source out options. Don't mix money and emotions. Avoid joint ventures or expenditures. If you can't afford something on your own, you'd best take a pass. A chance to reunite with old friends will be eye-opening and offer insight into how you can improve your life. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mixed emotions will confuse you when dealing with relationships. Listen carefully before you reveal information that may incriminate you. Keep things simple, and let practicality stand between you and naive gestures that lead to compromise. Protect your interests, your reputation and essential relationships. A home improvement project will enhance your comfort and help keep you out of trouble. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Overspending or trying to buy favors will backfire. Pay more attention to self-improvement and to building stronger relationships with those you love by being honest, compromising, and doing and paying your fair share. It's how you respond that will map out your future and help you maintain a good reputation. Use common sense, and prosper. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pay more attention to your responsibilities and getting things done, and less to conversations that are emotionally unhinging. If you want to make the most of your day, adopt a healthy lifestyle or start a home-improvement project. Make money management, diet and exercise your goal, and peace and love your concerns, and everything else will fall into place. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid confrontations. Keep your opinions to yourself until further notice. Problems with authority figures, government agencies and institutions will surface if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Pay attention to how you look and feel, and pour your time and initiative into self-improvement projects, social events that offer positive affirmations, and romance. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Assess your current direction and how gratifying it is, and consider what you might rather be doing with your time and skills, and you'll discover how to satisfy your needs by redirecting your attributes into helping others help themselves. The connections you make will change your perspective and enhance your life. Innovative ideas will lead to high returns. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Networking events and intellectual pursuits will broaden your perspective and encourage you to mix business with pleasure more often. What you gain through interacting with people who share your interests will help you save time and money reaching your objective. A change of location will motivate you to consider alternative options. Don't sell yourself short. 2 stars