CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 37; Drake Bell, 38; Tobey Maguire, 49; J.J. Abrams, 58.

Happy Birthday: Don’t stop short of your goal. Muster up the energy that will catapult you to the top. Use your ingenuity to mastermind how you want to proceed. Be creative and offer incentives to those you want to tag along on your journey. You will enjoy the company and the process of putting a dent in your bucket list. Love and romance, along with self-improvement, are favored. Your numbers are 6, 13, 20, 27, 33, 38, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your thoughts to yourself and go about your business. Spending less time explaining will make it easier to get things done. Focus on what you can accomplish, and continue until you are satisfied with the results. Put your energy where it counts. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Devise a plan and follow through. Call on experts and contributors to coordinate your day accordingly. Communication and action will encourage others to pitch in and help. A positive change will lead to personal gratitude and pave the way to a better future. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen carefully, and you’ll recognize the mixed messages you receive. Ask questions, mainly when money, directions or instructions apply. Communication can change how you proceed and how others perceive you. Leave nothing to chance and stick to facts. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t stop when building momentum will determine how far you travel. Embrace every opportunity to explore new territory, and harness and use your skills uniquely. Share your vision and enforce change to ensure you stand out and complete whatever you pursue. Romance is in the stars. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a wait-and-see approach, and you’ll avoid a mistake that is difficult to reverse. Put your power where it counts, and reach out to those who share your sentiments and have something to offer. Observe, assess and reflect. Choose peace over chaos. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can have fun, get things done, and improve your lifestyle and routine without going overboard. Common sense, paying attention to detail and engaging in discussions with people who make you think and bring out the best in you will transform how you proceed. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can think it, but don’t say it if you want to sidestep a controversial topic. Put your energy into research, discovery and broadening your sense of awareness and possibilities. Personal growth, along with self-improvement, will bring the highest returns. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Step into the spotlight and take over. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose if you are direct, follow through and refuse to let anyone override your plans or set a destination. Follow your heart and head in a direction that excites you. Romance is favored. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t get caught in someone’s drama or get involved in a joint venture that parts you from your cash. Work alone, and you’ll get things done. Explore financial possibilities that add to your security, not to your stress. Be true to yourself and your beliefs. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give your long-term financial and professional plan more thought. Revisit your dreams and discuss your options with someone you can count on for sound advice. A romantic adventure will bring you closer to someone you love and lead to a lifestyle change that saves money. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick close to home and nurture yourself and your surroundings. Modifications will ease stress and sprout ideas that give you something to look forward to with enthusiasm. Don’t let the decisions or changes others make stand in your way. Do your own thing. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Plan to do something to take your mind off your worries. A social event or activity that offers self-improvement or a change of scenery will be uplifting and point you in a direction that is mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. Love and romance are in the stars. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are responsible, unique and respected. You are inspiring and passionate.

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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