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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 Happy Birthday: A change may not be welcome, but in the end you will see the value in being forced to make a move. Embrace the future with optimism and you can and will get ahead. Opportunities and greater recognition can be yours if you avoid dwelling on the past and focus more on moving into the future, where you can make substantial progress. Your numbers are 10, 14, 21, 26, 33, 37, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look for a way to help others and you will be offered something in return. An innovative suggestion will open up conversations with people interested in hearing more about what you have to offer. Love is on the rise. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take action. If you share your plans first, you will face opposition and defeat. As long as you stay within your means financially, emotionally and physically, you will get what you want. Anger is a waste of time and energy. Stay calm. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love, romance, travel and adventure will take your mind off any frustrations you face with a co-worker or employer. Enjoying what you have and the people you love will improve your mood and help you excel. A professional change looks inviting. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consider professional adjustments and look for openings that fit your unique skills and interests. If you like what you do and enjoy the people around you, it will make your life and job much easier. Make changes for the right reasons. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share your story and you will find a way to turn what you have done and can do into a prosperous adventure. Your charm and ability to present and promote what you have to offer will capture interest. Love is amplified. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refrain from divulging secret information or getting involved in gossip. Look for a way to invest or make positive financial changes that will ensure greater stability. A personal upgrade will work in your favour and result in compliments. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay focused on your responsibilities. A twist in your personal life may take you by surprise, but could open all sorts of new opportunities to improve your standard of living. Love is favoured, and physical improvements are attainable. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll have trouble convincing others to think the way you do. You will get further ahead if you do things on your own. An unusual change at home will take time and effort, but will be worth your while in the end. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got plenty of energy and can accomplish a lot if you concentrate on using your skills and attributes with precision. Travel and communication will highlight your day and lead to romantic banter with someone special. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t settle for less when you want more. Concentrate on what you know and do best, and strive to reach your goal. The people you deal with may not welcome your drive and determination. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take on extra work and show everyone how capable you are. You will receive benefits that will boost your confidence and encourage you to apply your talents and skills to positions you may not have considered in the past. Love is highlighted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t worry about what kind of response you’ll get. Be upfront, ask for what you want and negotiate a fair deal. Someone you least expect will offer you help if you are willing to make the first move. Birthday Baby: You are intelligent, attentive and encouraging. You are resourceful and exuberant. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 44; Nicolas Cage, 51; Katie Couric, 58; David Caruso, 59