ASTROLOGY
Happy Birthday: Set your goals high and reach for the stars. Engage in friendships and collaborate with positive individuals willing to share. Strive to excel. Promote, present and posture yourself for bigger things to come. Acceptance, versatility and having the stamina to follow through will be your ticket to freedom and satisfaction. Your numbers are 4, 7, 15, 27, 34, 39, 47.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on what you can do and how you can make a difference, not what others want from you. Stand behind your ideas and create a buzz. Be the mastermind; communicate and display what you have to offer. ****
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow through with your plans and you will gain power. Persistence and being a little pushy will help you excel. A better situation at home or a new place to live looks favorable, but don’t overspend on luxury items. ***
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Self-improvement projects should be on your to-do list. Making subtle changes to your appearance will improve your personal outlook. Your emotions will be difficult to control if someone you are fond of is evasive or unhappy with something you did. ***
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Participate in activities that allow you to discuss job possibilities. Sharing your ideas will make you look good and should lead to something that interests you. Show off your creative talent. ***
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems at home will keep you busy. An older member of your family may add to your responsibilities. Schedule your day precisely and you will have room for some entertainment and fun with friends or your lover during the evening hours. ****
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speak up, offer suggestions and show your concern. Use your expertise and call in favors in order to help a cause of choice. An emotional problem is likely to surface if someone you are close to feels neglected. **
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rethink your plans. If you have been procrastinating about a creative idea, it’s time to make things happen. A change in an important partnership appears to be to your benefit. Romance is highlighted. Mixing business with pleasure looks encouraging. *****
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Apply a bit of pressure if someone opposes you. An innovative and intuitive approach will capture interest and support. Travel to a destination that can broaden your outlook or help you diversify current plans. ***
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Update your image. In order to get the gig, you have to look the part. Jealousy is apparent and someone may mislead or try to outdo you. A partnership will undergo stress if one or both of you are being evasive. ***
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put in the time and you will be pleased with the results. Work to improve partnerships and expand your prospects, both personally and professionally. Don’t let a lastminute change of plans alter your course. Do what’s best for you. ***
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your thoughts a secret and concentrate on your goals. Don’t be fooled by someone trying to bully or fast-talk you into something you don’t feel right about doing. *****
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Jealousy and emotional mayhem is apparent. Back away from a situation that is spinning out of control. Focus on what will get you ahead professionally, financially and contractually. **
Birthday Baby: You are unpredictable, exciting and diverse. You are driven and strong-willed. The Ottawa Citizen publishes the astrology column solely for the entertainment of readers