CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 41; Zoe Saldana, 46; Jean Dujardin, 52; Paula Abdul, 62.

Happy Birthday: Don’t fear change; be willing to branch out and investigate the possibilities. Life is about living, exploring and finding your bliss. Refuse to let outsiders decide what’s next for you when your happiness depends on making the right and best decision for yourself. Put your energy where it counts, and your passionate attitude will make a difference in how others react to you. Pave a path toward personal joy and contentment. Your numbers are 9, 14, 26, 29, 33, 38, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A positive attitude and high-energy response will help you outmaneuver anyone trying to get in your way. Someone you least expect will withhold information, misinterpret you or lead you astray. When in doubt, go directly to the source, ask questions and address your concerns. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Speak up, share your intentions and follow through. It’s up to you to initiate the necessary changes and be honest with those your decisions will affect. The support you gain from being aware of others’ needs will make life easier. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How you earn and handle cash will help you gain leverage if you extend your skills and knowledge. Opportunity knocks. Being in the know and staying on top of trends will turn you into the go-to person and encourage communication with informative people and organizations that can further your goals. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of professional responsibilities first. Ensure you have factual information before you debate or engage in a movement. It will be easy to misinterpret what’s happening if you need help understanding what’s at stake. Look inward and choose self-improvement over trying to change others. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Observation is worth its weight in gold, especially when donating your time or cash to something that concerns you. Good partnerships depend on equality and reliability. With proper balance, opportunity and success will unfold. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t get trapped in someone’s drama. Walk away from situations that bring you down or hold you back. Be kind but direct regarding what you’ll do or put up with; spare yourself the grief of being taken advantage of. Positive change begins with you. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Learn as you go and adjust what isn’t working for you. Don’t sit idle or wait for someone to make the first move. Do what feels right by addressing situations that hinder your happiness. Opportunity is apparent, but it’s up to you to turn it into something concrete. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take care of matters yourself. You’ll get poor advice if you allow someone to handle medical, financial or contractual matters. A hands-on approach will help you gain confidence and offer insight into the possibilities available to you. Romance and partnerships will require your undivided attention. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep life simple and within budget. Problems at home or with joint ventures will surface if you ignore details. Look for the positive in everything, but don’t be naive if something sounds too good. Your power is in your ability to source the truth and act accordingly. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Organizing your space will pay off. Address issues that improve your daily routine and give you the push to bolster up the courage and stamina to take hold of your life and make your dreams come true. Kindness will help you gain the respect and confidence you deserve. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Broaden your horizons and branch out in directions that excite you. Take the initiative to participate in something that gets your blood flowing and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Refuse to let other’s negativity deter you from doing what’s best for you. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pay attention to domestic situations, and be willing to adjust and contribute to making life better for everyone, including yourself. Honesty will pay off when getting others to pitch in and help. Self-improvement and romance are favored. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, explicit and changeable. You are ambitious and opportunity-driven.

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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