Happy Birthday: Reason your way through any situation you face this year. Don’t take the path of least resistance if it won’t lead you toward the things you want to pursue. Pick your battles wisely, and avoid conflict when possible. Opportunities will be present if you are willing to look for them. Do your best to take advantage of what’s being offered. Your numbers are 5, 9, 16, 22, 30, 36, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Present what you know and who you are with dignity, courage and pizzazz. Sharing thoughts with someone who is knowledgeable will clear up any misconceptions or confusion you face. A joint effort will help you reduce your overhead. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay focused on what’s important. Finishing what you start will make a difference in how others view you. A chance to try something different will bring out a new skill or attribute you didn’t know you possessed. Love is featured. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Review the past to ensure you don’t make the same mistake twice. You have options, and with a little ingenuity you will be able to recognize what is legitimate and what is not. Trust your intuition to guide you when dealing with relationships. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Taking a different approach in regard to how you use your skills will pay off. Avoid unpredictable people who may be using emotional tactics to manipulate a decision you have to make. Trust in what you see, not what you hear. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change will do you good. Energetic activities that allow you to show off will attract interest. A colleague or relative may put up a fuss if you resist their ideas. Decide what’s best for you instead of giving in to others. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t jump into a fast-cash scheme when you should be putting your money into building your personal assets. Research and gathering firsthand information will help you avoid a costly mistake. Do what feels right to you. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Planning a trip or event with friends or relatives is favored. Make necessary changes in your relationships with the people who mean the most to you. Use your emotional insight to back up the decisions you make. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be open to unusual ideas and concepts. Make an effort to improve your relationships with the people you deal with. An unexpected opportunity will lead to greater insight and important lifestyle changes. Make romance a priority. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen to what’s being said, but make your decisions based on facts. Bring about the changes that will help you head in the right direction. Don’t take part in gossip. Avoid people who tend to meddle and interfere. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sidestep anyone who is using emotional manipulation to bring about changes that aren’t to your benefit. Focus on protecting what you have worked so hard to achieve. Call in a favor if it will put an end to a bad situation. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hard work will pay off. Make professional changes that will allow you to use both your physical and mental skills. An old idea or plan can be put into play now. Express your feelings to avoid being misunderstood. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let yourself be goaded into an argument. Bring about changes in a discreet manner. Someone from your past will help you make your dreams come true. Romance is on the rise and will improve your personal life. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are entrepreneurial and entertaining. You choose quality over quantity.