Happy Birthday: Ease in to whatever you decide to take on this year. Quality will be more important than quantity. Pacing your every move and making sure you are on target will depend on the groundwork you do first. Don’t leave important jobs or personal responsibilities in someone else’s hands. Do things yourself and do them right to avoid regret. Your numbers are 4, 13, 18, 22, 28, 35, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay close attention to your personal finances. Don’t let anyone negotiate on your behalf. Stay positive and put pending problems to rest. An energetic approach will keep interference to a minimum. Learn from past relationships. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take time to network and share ideas. The people you encounter or the meetings you set up will lead to exciting opportunities. You may come across a bargain, but make sure you need the item before you reach for your wallet. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems with children or a close friend will be costly if you don’t address issues quickly. Anger will not solve problems, but setting some boundaries will help you avoid a meltdown. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t hang on to people or possessions that lack meaning or substance. Put your time into building personal dreams and creating surroundings that bring you peace of mind. A partnership based on common interests will prove to be beneficial. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Speak up if someone is doing you an injustice. Standing up for your beliefs will deter anyone who is trying to bully you. Be prepared to make adjustments that suit you, and don’t worry about who is on board and who isn’t. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Proceed with caution if you are making personal changes. Problems at home and with important relationships will be difficult to control. Look to your close friends to help get you through trying times. Don’t waffle when you should be decisive. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set up meetings, get involved in educational pursuits and keep working at bringing about change. The things you do to improve your outlook will pay off. Don’t wait until it’s too late -- act now. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for a way to be supportive or offer your services and you will come across someone who is just as intense and determined as you. Joining forces will help bring about necessary changes and give you insight into personal possibilities. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let your work speak for you. Your unprecedented way of dealing with people and work will help you beat anyone who is trying to outdo you. Stick to your plans and don’t stop until you reach your goals. An emotional encounter will bring promising results. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can wrap things up if you stick to a set plan and budget. Don’t let an emotional matter cause you to defer to someone else to step in and take over. Offer an incentive to anyone whom you fear may pose a problem. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do things your way and don’t be afraid to be different. Put your energy into displaying what you believe in. Work to bring about changes at work or at home that will lead to higher income, greater savings or future prospects. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be put in a compromising position if you are not completely honest about your intentions. A discussion will turn into an argument that can damage an important relationship. Focus on offering physical help, not unwanted criticism. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are creative, dedicated and loyal. You are worldly and sophisticated.