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Celebrities born on this day: Ed Westwick, 31; Drake Bell, 32; Tobey Maguire, 43; J.J. Abrams, 52.

Happy Birthday! Set the stage for advancements. Stay focused, think matters through and plan your actions with precision and detail. Make each move count, and be methodical when dealing with difficult situations. Learn from every experience, and make changes to ensure that you position yourself properly for similar situations. Look for alternative means and methods to make personal improvements. Your numbers are 5, 9, 22, 27, 36, 42, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take stock and replace what’s necessary. Take a critical look at your priorities and the way you have been living your life, and create adjustments that will point you in a healthy and vibrant direction. Make changes for the right reason. ★★★★★

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Weigh the pros and cons of any changes you want to make. Knowing ahead of time what you are up against will help you secure the best path forward. Don’t lag once you are certain of the outcome. Use your time wisely. ★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make time to improve your surroundings, important relationships and personal attitude. Consider what’s getting you down or holding you back; take action to turn things in your favor. Personal physical alterations will lift your spirits. ★★★

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions will begin to surface if you feel you haven’t been dealt with fairly or that you have missed out on something that you should have been a part of. Assess whatever situation you face, and you will find an alternative route to take. ★★★

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take your time. Don’t feel pressured to act fast just because someone is pestering you. Doing things on your time and in your way will help you avoid letting temptation suck you into making a mistake. Don’t overreact. ★★★★★

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put more pressure on those holding you back or causing you grief. Be blunt about what you want to see happen, and start to make changes that will keep you from falling behind. Don’t let an emotional situation escalate. ★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Walk away from situations you cannot change. Put your time and effort into something that will help you make a difference or improve your life or personal, emotional and physical wellbeing. Know your rights, and stick to your agenda. ★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look beyond what’s right in front of you. Recognizing your potential and how best to apply what you know to what needs to be done. Display kindness and consideration, but don’t let the changes others make sidetrack you. ★★★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Set your sights on the improvements you want to enforce. A physical challenge will help you get into shape. The better you feel about the way you look, the more confidence you will have when dealing with others. ★★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at both sides of a situation before you make a decision. You’ll have more than one option, and making sure you study where each will lead you will determine how successful you will be. Change is required. ★★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aim for greater stability. Timing will be important when dealing with situations that can change instantly. Keep an eye on what others are doing and compensate for any negative action you are confronted with when engaging others. ★★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get your personal papers in order and look at investments that can help you achieve financial gains. Negotiate on your own behalf; you’ll get what you want. Use your voice and implement your ideas to make change take place. ★★

Birthday Baby: You are intense, particular and steadfast. You are overprotective and demanding.