HOROSCOPES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Take good care of your financial well-being. Refuse to let anyone handle your affairs for you. Past acquaintances will surface and try to lead you astray. Do for yourself, and you will come out on top. Make a healthy lifestyle your goal.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Don’t share your intentions or plans with anyone. Using the element of surprise will make whatever you plan to pursue better. Change is heading your way. 3 stars

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Think before you act. Don’t jeopardize your position, status or reputation to appease someone. Think and do for yourself, and you will avoid being held hostage by someone who thinks you owe something in return. 4 stars PISCES Feb. 19-March 20: Mixed emotions can lead to poor judgment and regret. Listen to what others have to say, but don’t let gullibility take over. Verify information. Consider what’s in your best interest before you commit to something. 2 stars ARIES March 21-April 19: Gather information that helps you head in an exciting direction. What you discover will lead to an opportunity you can create within the framework of something you are already doing. Expand your mind. 5 stars

TAURUS April 20-May 20: Be careful what you say and do. Consider the consequences involved in making a snap decision before you get all the details of a proposition someone makes. 3 stars

GEMINI May 21-June 20: Expand your mind. Search for opportunities that will allow you to use your skills, knowledge and experience. Look at the fine print, go over details, make adjustments and proceed with confidence. Personal improvements will encourage better health. 3 stars

CANCER June 21-July 22: Make personal progress, health and fitness priorities. Refuse to let emotional situations take over and ruin your day. Look for opportunities that will encourage positive adjustments to your living space. 3 stars

LEO July 23-Aug. 22: Avoid interacting with people who don’t share your beliefs or opinions. You’re better off not getting into a futile argument. Concentrate on saving, not spending. 5 stars

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Keep an open mind, but don’t trust someone to tell you the whole truth. Put more thought into making lifestyle adjustments that encourage fitness and good health. 2 stars LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Make changes at home. Move things around, clear a space for a project you wish to pursue or make plans to spend time with someone who brings out the best in you. 4 stars

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Choose your words wisely. An unexpected change will leave you in a precarious position. Someone will judge you for the way you handle situations. Look for the positive in each case. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Personal and physical improvements are favored. Make an effort to get in shape, improve your diet and look your best. The results will be outstanding, and the compliments and attention received will boost your ego. A gift will surprise you. 3 stars