TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19): You tend to put pressure on yourself. Some of it is appropriate and is absolutely what you need to succeed; some of it is totally unnecessary. Today you’ll figure out the difference.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): There are three kinds of luck: the kind you are born into, the kind you stumble into and the kind you make by putting yourself in situations with great potential. Of course, you can only really control the last kind. And you will today!

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Happiness doesn’t always make you smile. Sometimes it makes you holler, sometimes it makes you cry and sometimes it dumbfounds you into a state of perfect, blissful neutrality.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You figure out that you simply don’t need as much as you thought you would, so you can let go and watch your energy level rise. Also, your connection with a fire sign (Aries, Leo or Sagittarius) will raise your energy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Thinking back to your behavior from your younger days will make you cringe. Years from now, you’ll cringe about something you did just yesterday. But it’s all growth, trying and learning. Stay light, laugh, forgive and keep going.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Friends and stories will be the great treasure of your day. You’ll be surprised by what some people remember about your times together and this will add to your own recollections.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Time can seem like a bully. But bullies can be stopped. Stand up to time — show it who’s boss. Take control of your schedule by filling it with what you want to do instead of reacting to every petty Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is 94. Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy is 91. Movie director Bob Rafelson is 85. Actor Gary Lockwood is 81. Actor-director Richard Beymer is 79. Actor Peter McEnery is 78. U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is 78. Film/music company executive David Geffen is 75. Actress Tyne Daly is 72. Actor Anthony Daniels is 72. Tricia Nixon Cox is 72. Rock musician Jerry Harrison is 69. Actress Christine Ebersole is 65. Actor William Petersen is 65. Actor Kelsey Grammer is 63. Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 60. Actor Kim Coates is 60. Actor Jack Coleman is 60. Actor Christopher Atkins is 57. Rock singer Ranking Roger is 57. Actor William Baldwin is 55. Rock musician Michael Ward is 51. Actress Aunjanue Ellis is 49. Blues musician Corey Harris is 49. Country singer Eric Heatherly is 48. Rock musician Eric Wilson is 48. Rock musician Tad Kinchla is 45.

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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You know when people say they’re ready, but then it turns out that they are not ready at all? It irritates you so much that you’ll take extra measures today just to make sure you’re not “that person.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sometimes the conditions are perfect for slipping into a sweet spot of productivity. Then there are days like today, when you have to practically bribe yourself to get your head in the game. Hey Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve seen time and again how apparently small and trivial events can have disproportionately influential consequences. Today will present another instance of this, though it will take you months to detect the moment.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re really not sure where the next lucky break is coming from — the last one was so long ago that you’re starting to forget it. This is a fine time to arrange for yourself to be in as many potential hot spots as you can foresee.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s a point in which trying too hard to change a negative behavior becomes an even more negative behavior. Obsessing over improvement is not improvement. Try self-compassion and acceptance.

Today’s birthday (Feb. 21): You have changed your definition of success. Because of this, the wins you create this solar return will favorably affect more people than ever before. Your investment in learning will transform your work picture. A faithful companion is along for the adventure come June. November brings domestic improvements. Libra and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 2, 28 and 10.

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