Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Friday, March 6. This year, you make headway with a project that is close to your heart. In some manner, this project will impact your daily life and how you feel. If single, a foreigner could play an important role in your next year. Be open to this person’s energy. If attached, the two of you might take on a big project, such as updating or renovating a home. Remember, you might not always agree about each detail. LEO delights in your romantic ways.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Reach out for a dear friend or someone who often puts a smile on your face. Sometimes you find this person’s perspective worthwhile; other times it is amusing. Tonight: Express your playfulness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★★ Basics count, and you need to keep your eye on the big picture. Your fundamentals help you if sudden changes or a whimsical moment plays into your day. Make time to deal with a personal or domestic matter. Tonight: Stop home first.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ You speak your mind and others will hear. Your words and expressions prove to be dramatic. Be careful if holding back on some information or keeping a secret; you easily could let the cat out of the bag. Tonight: Join friends at a favorite spot.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ Curb a need to be possessive. You will gain if you let go and worry less. A friend might be unusually unpredictable and does exactly what he or she desires. Maintain your sense of humor. Tonight: A friendship plays a key role in a decision.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ You are all smiles and ready to deal with the unexpected. Someone you look up to who has been stable for a sustained period could suddenly shock you with his or her actions. Maintain a sense of humor. Tonight: Someone clearly has a crush on you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You sense that much is going on behind the scenes. You might be surprised by a call or communication from someone at a distance. Be aware of your limits and do not push, for now. Tonight: Vanish, knowing that you do not need to explain anything.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Bring friends together and catch up on their news. You might be disappointed by another person’s actions. Recognize that he or she is coming from a place of caring even though this person might have an abrupt manner. Tonight: Join friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ Stay on top of your work, knowing full well what needs to be done. Others tend to do the unexpected, and you might be surprised at what goes down. Take charge and flow with the moment. Tonight: Could go till the wee hours.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★★ Reach out for a loved one at a distance. The time has come to start making plans to visit with each other. Half of the fun is the anticipation and the planning. You have an unusual amount of energy for this rendezvous. Tonight: Follow the music.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ A child or loved one could stun you. This person’s behavior could set off a sequence of wild happenings. You might wonder what has been going on. A partner has a lot to explain and will, once there is time. Tonight: Relish the moment.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You naturally defer to a friend or loved one. Once more you might not be 100% thrilled with what happens. Listen to what a family member or friend relates. You might change your plans as a result. Tonight: Enjoy someone trying to lure you in.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ Your communications could surprise another person, or this person’s response might be most unexpected. How you deal with and view this person could radically change in the next few months. Tonight: TGIF. Know when to call it a night.

Born today: Writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927), basketball player Shaquille O’Neal (1972), actress Connie Britton (1967)