CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 38; Jaleel White, 47; Fisher Stevens, 60; Kathryn Bigelow, 72.

Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Do your due diligence and proceed with confidence. It’s up to you to control and manufacture what you want. Change is apparent but will require a hands-on approach to minimize the mental, emotional or physical cost. Trust yourself, not hearsay. Break down every detail separately, and you can transform your intentions into something concrete. A passionate mind will lead to an exciting transformation. Your numbers are 4, 17, 21, 24, 32, 37, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stay focused on what’s important to you and what you need to do to keep your cash flowing and growing. Learn from mistakes and refuse to let anyone interfere or convince you to do something that isn’t in your best interest. Put yourself first. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t labor over what others do; pay attention to what’s important and how you deal with matters that affect others. Your actions will be your calling card for when you need something in return. Be the one to make a difference, and something good will happen. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check your emotions at the door and spare yourself the grief of dealing with people who put you down or use blackmail to get their way. Concentrate on nurturing meaningful relationships and taking care of your responsibilities, and you’ll acquire momentum and personal gain. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take better care of yourself, your possessions and what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Abide by the rules, get the documentation necessary to follow your plans and leave nothing to chance. Surround yourself with contributors. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do what’s best for you instead of following the crowd or compromising to please others. Too much of anything will lead to disaster. Play by the rules, stick to what’s feasible and avoid overindulgence. Stick to what and who you know. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t take on too much. You can make changes, but don’t promise the impossible. Structure everything you do to coincide with your time and skills in order to handle matters sufficiently. Make home improvements that offer comfort and convenience. Embrace change; opportunities will unfold. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Explore possibilities, expand your options and learn as you go. Taking courses that augment your skills and build confidence will help you diversify and head in a direction that allows you more freedom to follow a path that offers versatility and peace of mind. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Change what’s necessary. Trying to push something past someone will backfire. Offer alternatives and give others a chance to weigh in, and you’ll be able to maintain control and keep everyone happy. Honesty is the best policy when dealing with money or joint ventures. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pick up the pace and control the outcome. Don’t make decisions based on hearsay or let someone manipulate you into something that doesn’t benefit you directly. Emotional situations will require understanding. Refuse to allow anger to surface when compassion is necessary. Choose self-improvement over changing others. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A proposition will be misleading. Research before making a personal or physical change. The information you gather will help you find an affordable way to improve how or where you live. Play by the rules and do things according to code to avoid setbacks. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Design your space to suit your needs. Create a workspace conducive to achieving goals and a relaxing space that allows you to unwind. If you balance your lifestyle to meet your needs, you’ll find it easier to say no to others and feel better about yourself. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Review your situation, friendships and long-term plans. A fresh look at an old plan will offer insight into what will benefit you the most. Change whatever is causing instability in your life and replace it with whatever makes you feel comfortable. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are engaging, sensitive and expressive. You are inventive and spontaneous.

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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