> STARS: MADALYN ASLAN

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Pioneering, strong-willed and daring, you’re capable of extraordinary achievements. This year, you go where no one has gone before, and you achieve outstanding success through sheer guts and determination. If single, you’re attracted to a challenge, but it might be better to look before you leap. Otherwise, commitment is years away. If attached, this year promises bliss. You and your partner frolic, play and laugh together. Libra adores you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You dislike and almost fear being alone. Love trends are definitely improving. You will be liberated from old heartaches or disappointments. A spiritual connection with a special love forms. Existing relationships transform for the better. Tonight: Relaxing with a loved one.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Repairs and cleaning around your home may require attention. Be patient with less than perfect family situations; problems will smooth over. A loved one would treasure an unusual gift you created. Tonight: You receive many invitations.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

Today is a perfect time for selling and promotion, as well as study and negotiation. Greater kindness comes from influential people and smooths over age-gap differences. Tonight: Answer old emails and calls first.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Today you can benefit from exploring. Return to favourite old haunts. After that, strike out into new territory. This is the start of an especially good time for learning another language. Financial planning will be in your thoughts. Tonight: Conversations revolve around work.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Today surrounds you with warmth and success and makes it easy for you to promote beliefs and causes that are meaningful to you. Team spirit is strong, and you enlist the help of associates in realizing goals. Tonight: Much online chatting and networking.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Service to those less fortunate or other types of personal sacrifice bring happiness. Virgos have an ancient association with martyrdom. Turn this into a positive by keeping quiet about your good deeds and thinking of others first. Tonight: Your good work is rewarded.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Humour and patience will speed your success today. You will grow through involvement with organizations. Reach out to new groups and rise to the occasion if called upon to fill a leadership role. Tonight: Meditate on your greatest dreams and wishes and prioritize them.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Your natural dignity and self-control help you gracefully balance your domestic life with your professional persona. There are important synchronicities unfolding. Tonight: Let go of the status quo.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

Your enthusiasm and energy are high. Your perpetual zest for the novel and intriguing is fulfilled. You will be a bit restless. Tonight: Get both sides of the story if there is disturbing news.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You will be able to combine work with recreation and social life today. Friends suggest future travel and invite you to share in their projects and interests. A new romantic involvement delights and surprises you. Tonight: Be understanding and accepting.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

There may be some tensions to resolve with a close associate. An opposition can bring some arguments and competition. Don’t let a burst of anger become destructive. Tonight: Chill.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Be sensitive to health messages sent by your body. You are about to begin a strong Saturn cycle that will bring consequences if you have developed poor health — including mental health — habits. Tonight: Be good and gentle to yourself.

BORN TODAY: Actress Ariel Winter (1998), writer Colette (1873), artist Alice Neel (1900)