> STARS: JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Astute, sensitive you has already had to overcome a great deal and so are better equipped to deal with the year ahead than most. You make this a year of success. If single, many fall in love with you, and you have your choice of suitor. There can be a link to someone considerably older or younger. If attached, you are compulsive in your loving, and your partner reciprocates. PISCES loves to snuggle.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Absorbed as you are with research work, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place today. The grand mystery is solved. Living arrangements are a source of tension, but you rise above as you are about to enter a whole new phase. Tonight: Bravo.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Surprises are in store today — not Taurus' favourite thing. You like stability. But this is ultimately positive. Do not worry if an old relationship ends abruptly. Something better will be waiting in the wings. Tonight: Stay cosy.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

Stay warm enough and do not let inactivity or stress undermine your fitness. You are a little irritable with and critical of a co-worker. Work on tolerance and releasing stress. It is a putzing around day, trying to organize things. Tonight: Celebrate yourself.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

There's much excitement today. There will be some deep attraction, with some meaningful romantic interludes. Rather than you taking this as a weather report, do something about it with a loved one. Tonight: Add more fun to the moment.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Your future security will be determined by how you cherish the gifts given to you. Today you get hints about future financial needs and long-term economic conditions. Write them down. They are very valuable. Tonight: Spend priceless time with a child.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Strive for clear communication. Resist the temptation to try juggling too many projects at once. Today the tension subsides and it will be easier to focus. This brings positive experiences. Tonight: Check up on a sibling or old pal.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You prefer understated elegance. However, your natural good taste and appreciation for life's luxuries can make your overhead high. Patience is an important step in developing your long-range financial plan today. Tonight: Early bedtime.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Your winning personality will open doors today. Your curiosity is aroused and you tend to probe. An old mystery is solved as a result. Your energy level increases. Tonight: Read an Agatha Christie book or watch a film adaptation.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

Long-time blockages and phobias are clearing, thanks to the extreme times we are in. A sense of freedom and confidence builds today, and you work well alone. Wrap up in a cosy robe and burn the midnight oil on a work or creative project. Tonight: The results will be truly brilliant.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN 19)

Support comes from friends. Involvement with organizations is rewarding. A friend will boost your confidence with encouraging suggestions. A sense of déjà vu is vivid and brings insights about future goals. Tonight: Celebrate with a virtual dinner with friends.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

There can be some professional politics at play. You will want to boost your earning power, but you must be patient. Suddenly pressure and anger will resolve. There is a sense of peace about your reputation. Tonight: A success.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Those foreign born might appeal strongly. Such individuals might have a major impact on your thinking. So much so that you can expect deep change within your personal philosophies. A child is excited to tell you something. Tonight: Beware power struggles. BORN TODAY: Psychologist Sigmund Freud (1856), actor Orson Welles (1915), baseballer Willie Mays (1931)