TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Of all the things you could wish for, an easy route won’t be one of them. It wouldn’t be wrong so much as just off-brand. You welcome the opportunity to get stronger and smarter through challenging work.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

You’re not afraid to answer the call of duty and, in fact, the best things you’ve experienced have happened because you both answered and went above and beyond such a call.

Gemini (May 21-June 21):

The social aspects of life will be the highlight, even if they are happening virtually. Your soul will be satisfied by what you share and learn, especially when you are connecting with people you don’t yet know well.

Cancer (June 22-July 22):

Let no one, not even you, offer a limiting idea of what you’re capable of. You don’t know what you can accomplish until you accomplish it. Your tenacity knows no bounds.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Ignoring a thing on purpose can be an effective tactic. Neglect can be a useful state when applied to unwanted things. Some problems fade from neglect; others resolve themselves.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You have paid your dues and done your time. You showed up how they wanted, so you know what that’s like. Now, you’re inclined to do it your own way, to show up how you see fit. It works.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):

Stay aware, head on a swivel, as you make your way to the crossroads. Transitions are always a little more dangerous. The intersections of life hold potential for much good and bad fortune.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):

As the bees get nectar, they accidentally spread pollen. Do they know they are the reason the flowers bloom? Like the bees, you will unknowingly cause beauty just by doing what comes naturally.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

You’ll apply your talent rather mindlessly, floating above yourself in many ways. And when you come back down to earth, you’ll find that you and your muses have co-created something remarkable.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You’ve already done the “dance like no one is watching” thing and now you’re into the refinement of movement assumed by consummate professionals. Because if all goes well, someone will be watching.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

The thing you didn’t think you had time for will now be taking

Jazz musician-film composer Dave Grusin is 86. Actor Josef Sommer is 86. Singer Billy Davis Jr. is 82. Rock singer Georgie Fame is 77. Actor Clive Francis is 74. Rhythm and blues singer Brenda Holloway is

74. Actor Michael Paul Chan is 70. Actor Robert Davi is

69. Singer-musician Mick Jones is 65. Actor Gedde Watanabe is 65. Rock singer Chris Isaak is 64. Rock singer Patty Smyth is 63. Singer Terri Nunn (Berlin) is 61. U.S. Bicycling Hall of Famer Greg LeMond is 59. Rock singer Harriet Wheeler (The Sundays) is

57. Country musician Eddie Perez (The Mavericks) is 52. Rock musician Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) is 51. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is 50. Actor Sean Hayes is 50. Actor Matt Letscher is 50. Actor Chris O’Donnell is 50. Actor Nick Offerman is 50. Actress Rebecca Budig is 47. Retired MLB All-Star Derek Jeter is

46. Contemporary Christian musician Jeff Frankenstein (Newsboys) is 46. Country singer Gretchen Wilson is

46. Rock musician Nathan Followill (Kings of Leon) is

41. Pop-rock singer-musician Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic) is 41. Actor-musician Jason Schwartzman is 40.

up many hours of your day. But if it weren’t good for your personal development, you wouldn’t feel so compelled to manage it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Your name comes with associations. Some of these associations (like promptness, honesty, kindness) you have and will continue to cultivate rather purposefully by maintaining a high standard of character.

Today’s birthday (June 26):

You’re a born leader. You’ll rise above the expectations of you and gracefully manage the responsibilities that befall you this year. Ultimately, the power you gain will be leveraged to do good in the world. Just keep answering the call and know that things will be better because you are humbly, and kindly in charge. Leo and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 24, 3, 20, 13 and 7.