TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19):

You can’t help whom you’re attracted to, and there are some difficult characters in your circle whom you love despite (or perhaps because of) their prickles. Put on emotional gloves. Protect yourself and you’ll be fine. Taurus (April 20-May 20): There are lots of kinds of intelligence, and the one you possess will be fantastic for handling today’s set of circumstances. Additionally, including others with complementary skills will really push things forward. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your popularity will grow. You’ve a captivating way of expressing yourself, especially with mundane information. You understand things on a deeper level, so you make them more interesting. Cancer (June 22-July 22): It makes sense to go where the generosity, tenderness and kindness are flowing, and yet you may feel an allure toward excitement that promises none of those things. Should you really have to work that hard for love? Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): As you look into your curiosities, research your passions and follow your whims, there will always be those who don’t get it and think what you’re doing is a waste of time. They are wrong. Ignore them. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actress Helen Gallagher is 92. Country singer Sue Thompson is 92. Singer Vikki Carr is 78. Blues singer-musician Little Freddie King is 78. Country singermusician Commander Cody is 74. Actor George Dzundza is 73. Rock singer-musician Alan Gorrie is 72. International Tennis Hall of Famer Ilie Nastase is 72. Rock musician Brian May is 71. Rock musician Bernie Leadon is 71. Actress Beverly Archer is 70. Movie director Abel Ferrara is 67. Actor Peter Barton is 62. Rock musician Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets; Bauhaus) is 58. Movie director Atom Egoyan is 58. Actor Campbell Scott is 57. Actor Anthony Edwards is 56. Country singer Kelly Shiver is 55. Actress Clea Lewis is 53. Percusssionist Evelyn Glennie is 53. Country musician Jeremy Patterson is 48. Classical singer Urs Buhler is 47. Actor Andrew Kavovit is 47. Rock musician Jason McGerr is 44. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is 42. Actress Erin Cummings is 41. TV chef Marcela Valladolid is 40. Actor Chris Sullivan (“This is Us”) is 38. Actor Jared

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s something terribly lonely about spending too much time with people you can’t seem to get close to. It can be, in fact, even more isolating than being alone, because at least when you’re solo you connect with yourself. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): While scrolling through your feed, it may seem that everyone is having fun without you, but that’s the lie everyone believes. Social media is primarily about perceptions and image. For the truth, see your friends in person. Today’s birthday (July 19): Following your exceptional radar for all things good for you will lead to a healthy, happy year. The counterbalance will come in the form of a mischievous character, who adds some spice and temptation to your days when you need the excitement. An educational achievement will be an important marker in 2019. Scorpio and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 22, 28, 40 and 18.