ASTROLOGY
Happy Birthday: A change to the way you do things with regard to your health and wealth, and some improvements in how you manage contracts and deals will lead to some uncertainty, but will bring favorable results. Emotional spending must be kept to a minimum, and costly ventures or investments based on risk must be avoided. Take a conservative approach. Your numbers are 8, 13, 21, 27, 30, 35, 44.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Choose practicality over impulsive action. Be precise regarding what it is you want. Trying to push others to follow your lead will not get you to the finish line.
TAURUS ( April 20-May 20): A private matter concerning someone from your past must be handled discreetly. Do not mix business with pleasure or discuss personal matters with colleagues. Focus on what you can do to improve your personal life and your domestic situation.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems will surface if you aren’t straightforward about the way you feel or the changes you want to make. Develop ideas or plans that will lead to moneymaking opportunities or greater efficiency at work and potential advancement. Love is on the rise.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get all worked up over nothing. Accept change and you’ll find a way to get positive results. Keep conversations open, honest and detailed. A domestic situation or dealing with a partner may pose problems.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out and try something new. Meet new people, travel to destinations you have never been to, or change the way you live. Anything that will help to inspire or motivate you will lead to satisfaction.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go over the necessary documentation before you agree to get involved in something that is risky or impractical. A quick decision will be costly. Make sure that the expectations are clear before you consider a joint venture with anyone.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Troubles will surface with partners or with regard to your current domestic situation. Don’t make an impulsive move or decision or you will have regrets. Focus more on self-improvement.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Open your mind to new ideas, concepts and philosophies. Get involved in community events that will help you explore what’s available to you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can make some strategic changes at home that will help you out financially and personally. Love can lead to interesting talks that will encourage you to make changes, but stick to your budget -- going overboard financially will lead to loss.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Problems with someone who is overreacting, overspending or overindulgent will escalate, forcing an emotional decision. Keep your thoughts a secret until you have evidence that will allow you to move ahead with a suitable solution.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change of direction or developing a skill that can lead to more income should be considered. Love and romance are highlighted and making a decision that will lead to a commitment or altering the way you currently live should be considered.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The more information you gather, the better your options will become. Let your imagination lead to new plans, ideas and a diverse way of taking what you know and and using it to achieve your financial and professional goals.
Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, caring, imaginative, strongwilled and charming. The Ottawa Citizen publishes the astrology column solely for the entertainment of readers