Happy Birthday: Start taking your life more seriously and focus on getting ahead by following through with your plans. Look for the opportunities that will help you improve your qualifications, and use your knowledge to gain leverage over any competition that comes along. Don’t wait for others to do things for you. Become an instigator and you will control your destiny. Your numbers are 7, 16, 21, 28, 33, 39, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a look at your financial situation and make adjustments that will help you save for the future. A change in an important relationship should be examined before you lose something special. Tolerance and understanding are the keys. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Generosity isn’t always the answer. Someone who is asking for your help is not being completely honest. Listen and offer suggestions, but don’t pay for someone else’s mistakes. Take charge of whatever situations you face and don’t get taken advantage of. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll have trouble containing your feelings. Try not to let your personal problems spill over into work. You can keep the peace and smooth things over with your loved one if you offer a romantic solution that is within your means. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There will be trouble if you can’t make up your mind or if you get into an argument. Consider what you want and show confidence in the decisions you make. Indecision will lead to a lack of control. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your assistance and enthusiasm will help position you for greater opportunities. A short trip will lead to talks that will give you something to look forward to. The incentives you receive will help you make up your mind and change your life. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make changes for the right reasons. Not all the choices you are given will be right for you. Someone may be convincing, but without proof it’s best to take a conservative approach to what is being offered. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotional spending won’t lift your spirits. Instead, try to make changes that will ease your stress and introduce you to new people and places. Self-improvement and working to improve relationships should take top priority. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be receptive to new ideas and different ways of doing things. Taking a unique approach to the way you help others or run your household will bring good results. Limit how much you spend on nonessential items. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be tempted to make changes that will affect your home and your status. Careful consideration will be necessary if you don’t want to end up having regrets. Romance will be enticing, but the outcome will be less inviting. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t save the world. Put a greater emphasis on your home, family and protecting what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Avoid getting involved with questionable ventures or untrustworthy people. Don’t believe everything you hear. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be insightful when it comes to money matters and vocational choices. Change is upon you, and the chance to move into a new phase of your life looks promising. Turn what you enjoy doing into a lucrative pastime. Romance is encouraged. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A secretive approach will help you bypass interference. Emotional matters will escalate if you partner up with someone who doesn’t think the same way as you. Go it alone and aim to do things your way. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are temperamental, creative and detailed. You are unpredictable and engaging.