Happy Birthday: You’ll be faced with opposition if you try to alter your surroundings, position or the direction you are heading in without going through the proper channels. As long as you pay close attention to details and listen carefully to advice, you will end up exactly where you want to be. Greater stability is heading your way. Your numbers are 4, 15, 23, 30, 34, 40, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Try something new. Diligence and hard work will help you turn your skills or knowledge into something that can help you get ahead. Celebrate your good fortune with friends or the one you love. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let stubbornness take over and ruin your day. Think before you respond. Spend more time expanding your knowledge and exploring ways to use your skills. Don’t criticize others when you should be adapting to your surroundings. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t take sides or make promises that you cannot keep. Someone will take advantage of your generosity. Stick close to home and do the most for yourself and the ones you love. Keep your life simple and live within your means. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take on a new challenge and offer insights and ideas that will help you carry out new projects. Host a meeting or an event that will give you the opportunity to use your skills and reap the rewards. Choose to be unique. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t give in to emotional manipulation. Size up your situation and try to be fair to others. Make the necessary changes to allow you to move forward. Keep an open mind and an open heart. 2 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check out what’s happening in your neighborhood. Discussions must be handled carefully. If you work alongside someone who sees things differently than you, the results can be spectacular if you are both willing to compromise. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Reconnect with people from your past and you will gain access to valuable information that will help you advance. Keep the peace and be a good mediator. Don’t try to buy favors. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A vocal approach to the way you want things done could work against you. Try making the changes you want without drawing attention to what you are doing. A finished product will be much easier to present. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be torn between what needs to be done and what you’d rather be doing. Work hard, don’t fight the inevitable and you will find a way to fit in the activities you enjoy most without feeling stressed. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Problems will crop up if you are dealing with contracts associated with home improvements. Stay on top of matters that require your undivided attention to avoid heavy costs or poor results. Get what you want in writing. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll get mixed reviews no matter what you do. Take the time to go over last-minute details and ask for opinions, suggestions and help if you need it. It’s best to be up front if you want to avoid being blamed. 2 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your energy into what you do best. Don’t let anyone push you into something you have no control over. An emotional plea is not going to help you if your plan is not detailed and well thought out. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are focused, steadfast and appealing. You are loyal and progressive.