ASTROLOGY
Happy Birthday: Inconsistency is holding you back from having a great year. Your ideas are good and solutions can be found if you are steadfast and willing to make a decision. Plan your strategy and execute what you want to see happen. Don’t let uncertainty be your downfall. The coast is clear -- it’s you who is putting up barriers. Your numbers are 2, 8, 19, 28, 35, 41, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t slouch; get things moving. Make whatever changes are necessary to turn your plans into a successful venture. Multitask until you have everything in place and you will make a great impression on someone with clout. *****
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t sit idly by; make a decision. You are in a high cycle where partnerships, education and work-related matters are concerned. Plan a trip that will be educational, inspirational or bring you closer to your roots. Embrace romance. ***
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Show a little compassion when dealing with partners or people who need your help. Bring emotional issues out into the open and you will find a solution that will encourage the type of change required to move on or fix what isn’t working. ***
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lay your cards on the table. Once you make your point, you will realize you have the support to move forward. Love will not be a waste of time. Share your feelings and your intentions. ***
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace challenges and refuse to give in to demands. Plan activities that bring you joy. Avoid negative people and focus on those who are supportive and helpful. *****
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take time out to chill. Think about your current position and what needs to be done to make your personal life better. Speak up about your needs and you will find a way to follow your heart. Love conquers all. **
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take on a challenge and let your imagination lead you to victory. Action will be necessary if you want to fix a personal problem. Change is upon you, so don’t procrastinate. Make a choice yourself; don’t have one forced on you. ****
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get together with friends and share your thoughts, ideas and plans for the future. Travel or educational pursuits should be met with enthusiasm. The more you do to develop and expand your knowledge and interests, the greater your options will become. ***
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Keep your emotions under control. Don’t act on assumptions that aren’t likely to hold much merit. Dig deep and find out exactly what happened before you engage in a debate that can make you look bad or uninformed. ***
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Listen carefully to what others say and ask for. Changes may sound well thought out, but if you act too fast, you are likely to discover a flaw that will end up being costly. Reserve the right to research before getting involved. ***
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your emotions will be difficult to control. Make sure you are getting all the facts before you make a move that will be difficult to reverse. Not everyone will be on your side. Keep a close eye on how others react. ****
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let your intuition guide you and your actions speak for you. Your profile will protect your image. Get the facts before you share information that may be questionable. Reliability and consistency will make a difference. **
Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, intelligent, charming and accomplished. You are industrious and strong. The Ottawa Citizen publishes the astrology column solely for the entertainment of readers