TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Enjoyment and gratitude go hand in hand. Seeing someone truly enjoy a thing can be far more meaningful and satisfying than taking part in the formalities around saying “thank you.” Taurus (April 20-May 20): You have mantras whether you know it or not. Distract yourself from repeating unhelpful thoughts by consciously feeding yourself something better. This seeds an all-around joyful — and infectious! — attitude. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have heard the call of a certain dream, but you’re just not sure how to answer it. One way to give credence to your dreams is to share them. The smallest passing mention between loved ones can start something rolling. Cancer (June 22-July 22): Before you attempt to make anyone happy (including yourself) note that our appetites often have nothing to do with what’s really good for us. Happiness is wanting what you already have. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Trying new things puts you in a fun mood. It doesn’t even matter how well they turn out. All the fun is in the way your senses wake up when you’re doing something for the first time. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll get several assists today from those around you, people behind the scenes, even those at a distance or in other realms. It’s like you’re a universal favorite and everyone wants to make things a little easier for you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Serving tradition will be just as satisfying as breaking it, so no matter which way you go, you can’t go wrong. Why not try to do a little of both? Also the more inclusive you are, the better you’ll feel. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When you talk to an elder, you’re talking to all the ages that person has been, and you can connect with any of them just by aiming your conversation well. The older generation will light the path to treasures of the soul. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a deep breath in and know that you don’t have to be anyone other than who you are. You are accepted and loved no matter how hard you do or don’t try. So just relax and enjoy yourself. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When things are still uncertain, be certain anyway. You’ll be the rock, the idea person who saves the day with a wink and a smile. You’re not doing it to be a hero, it just turns out that way. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re beyond capable and could conceivably do most, if not all, of today’s work on your own. But why? Sharing the work is even Actor Michael Callan is 83. Actor Allen Garfield is 79. Animator and movie director Terry Gilliam is 78. Actor Tom Conti is 77. Singer Jesse Colin Young is 77. Astronaut Guion Bluford is 76. International Tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King is 75. Rock musician-actor Steve Van Zandt (a.k.a. Little Steven) is 68. Rock musician Tina Weymouth (The Heads; Talking Heads; The Tom Tom Club) is 68. Retired MLB All-Star Greg Luzinski is 68. Actress Lin Tucci is 67. Rock musician Lawrence Gowan is 62. Actor Richard Kind is 62. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis is 60. Alt-country singer Jason Ringenberg (Jason & the Scorchers) is 60. Actress Mariel Hemingway is 57. Actor Winsor Harmon is 55. Actor-turned-producer Brian Robbins is 55. Actor Stephen Geoffreys is 54. Rock musician Charlie Colin is 52. Actor Nicholas Rowe is 52. Actor Michael K. Williams is 52. Actor Mark Ruffalo is 51. International Tennis Hall of Famer Boris Becker is 51. Actress Sidse Babett Knudsen is 50. Country musician Chris Fryar is 48. Actor Josh Cooke is 39. Actor-singer Tyler Hilton is 35. Actress Scarlett Johansson is 34. Actor Jamie Campbell Bower is 30. Singer Candice Glover (TV: “American Idol”) is 29. Actor Alden Ehrenreich is 29. Actor Dacre Montgomery is 24. Actress Mackenzie Lintz is 22.

more fun than sharing the play. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re not about to let formalities get in the way of forming bonds. Fussy extras are only fun if they don’t distract from the main goal, which is to foster a sense of belonging between all who gather with you. Today’s birthday (Nov. 22): Whatever you do, you aim it to be for the benefit of others. This spirit of kinship serves you well, bringing out your most useful talents. Highlights of the solar return include the confidence of a crew that matters much to you, a rocket-fast journey and a series of trades that gives you a financial win. Libra and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 26, 11, 28 and 30.