ASTROLOGY

Happy Birthday: Concentrate on whatever will get you to the finish line and you will prosper. A chance to do something really important will raise your profile and enable you to make a difference to a cause or concern that interests you. Show empathy and tenacity and you will drum up whatever you need to make things happen. Your numbers are 6, 10, 23, 27, 34, 40, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a break and clear your head regarding personal and professional situations that are costing you. Re-address whatever situation you face so you can make a change that will help distance you from anyone causing you grief. **

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love, family and gatherings will lift your spirits. Make romantic plans or focus on a creative endeavor that excites you. Your generosity with older friends or relatives will be appreciated and bring you unexpected benefits. *****

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make changes that will help a friend or support an organization you believe in. Trust in what you know and can do but not in what someone else promises you. ***

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Set your goals and head to the finish line. This can turn out to be a highly auspicious period for you with regard to love, money and contracts if you make decisions based on your personal needs. Take action and make things happen. ***

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let personal matters stand between you and your professional responsibilities. Get down to business and consider offers that have the potential to change your course in life. Embrace challenge but keep demands at arm’s length. ***

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Socializing, networking or wheeling and dealing in order to get what you want should highlight your day. Do your research and make your choices based on facts and figures. You can win if you are pragmatic and well-informed. *****

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sit back and watch what others do and say. Avoid being pulled into something you really don’t want to be part of. Change can be good, but it must be based on your needs, not what everyone else wants. Ulterior motives are present. **

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Organization will lead to victory. An opportunity to work alongside someone you admire will help you grow personally, and raise your interest in following through with your own goals. Love and romance are highlighted and travel plans look promising. ****

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check out the possibilities and consider ways to advance, but don’t step on someone’s toes. You are likely to get into a debate if you have not been mindful of others. Make personal changes at home and avoid discord. ***

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Step into the spotlight and make the alterations that will ensure your success. Your ability to get things done will encourage others to step up and lend you a hand. A money deal will bring you good fortune and more opportunities. ***

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): False information is apparent. Speak on your own behalf. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Use charm and intelligence to get out of a sticky situation. ***

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Deals can be made and financial benefits put into place. Let your intuition lead you to new and exciting ventures that are based on knowledge and know-how you have acquired in the past. ****

Birthday Baby: You are astute, industrious and curious. You are open-minded and intense.