CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 41; Katie Holmes, 43; Brad Pitt, 58; Steven Spielberg, 75.

Happy Birthday: A glimpse of what’s possible will push you in a new direction. Positive thoughts and actions will open doors. It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. Don’t sit back and wait for things to come to you. Look to the future with optimism and choose trust and honesty as your virtues. A change in lifestyle will benefit you. Your numbers are 7, 10, 24, 32, 35, 44, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the path of least resistance. Now is not the time to start a fight or bicker over something you can’t change. Focus on your strengths and build on what you know you can do, and you’ll have peace of mind. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A smart move will help you reset your plans. Talking with family and friends will give you a glimpse of the possibilities and give you the courage to stop procrastinating and start putting your plans in motion. A romantic gesture will improve your love life. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dedication and loyalty will pay off. A chance to gain ground financially is obvious if you are careful about your spending and invest in something worthwhile instead of non-essential things. Put your time and energy where it counts, and something good will happen. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions and truth will intercept. Be careful not to send the wrong message to someone who can influence your position or reputation. Keep secrets until you are sure what to do next. Romance will improve your life. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-August 22): Talk to people who spark your imagination and you will receive exciting ideas that can help you make someone you love happy. A little shopping will take you back in time and encourage you to do something out of the ordinary. 4 stars

VIRGIN (August 23-September 22): Emotions will rise if you don’t have time to prepare for the changes you need to make before the end of the year. A disciplined attitude will help when temptation strikes. It’s easy to lose focus when you’re having fun. 2 stars

BALANCE (September 23-October 22): The person you least expect will put a smile on your face. Don’t let the things that happen because of stressful arrangements interfere with your ability to enjoy and be grateful for what you have. Embrace life with a positive attitude. The opportunity strikes. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Compromise will reduce debt. Leave nothing to chance or the unfinished business. Make last-minute preparations to avoid dropping someone you love. A change in how you feel about the past will help you move forward. Personal improvement is favored. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): An emotional incident is apparent if you or a loved one is not forthright about your feelings and intentions. Don’t lead or be gullible, and you can avoid a misunderstanding that ruins your plans. Say what you think and keep your promises. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): adapting to the changes underway. Find the most suitable path and set a course in that direction. Challenge yourself, not others. Perfection comes from practice, discipline and perseverance. Rearrange your space according to your needs. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Don’t be fooled by what other people do or say. Take the legwork and you will find out what you need to know and do to take advantage of an offer that is available to you. Avoid mind games and manipulative situations. 5 stars

PISCES (February 19-March 20): You will be faced with an emotional situation that can affect your reputation. Be honest in order to avoid being put in a precarious position. Your heart may be in the right place, but the truth matters; don’t take any chances. 2 stars

Baby birthday: You are endearing, sensitive and unpredictable. You are persistent and opportunistic.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; working behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you will achieve your goals. 4 stars: aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: nothing can stop you; go looking for gold.

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