Celebrity birthdays

Jennifer Beals, 57

Tyson Beckford, 50

Alyssa Milano, 48

Jake Gyllenhaal, 40

Marla Sokoloff, 40

Aries (March 21-April 19). You can’t prepare for everything. In fact, if you prepare for nothing, you’ll still be OK today. You’ll dip into the scene, figure out exactly what you need and go from there.

Taurus (April 20-May 20). The one who avoids the question is hiding something. It’s the reason that matters most though. Secrets can be kept out of graciousness, privacy or deceit.

Gemini (May 21-June 21). Of course, you want the shiny, bigger-than-life, exciting enticement that’s being dangled before you. Maybe you wouldn’t want it under different circumstances though.

Cancer (June 22-July 22). Being deep and wanting more means that you are, to a certain degree, insatiable.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). In certain friendship circles the levels of disclosure are high, as are the competitive vibes. You’re conversationally generous.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be intrigued by those who talk about the common things a little differently. You’re being introduced to a different worldview and may be inspired to explore edgier terrain.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You now see the game in something you used to take quite seriously.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Calm people make better decisions. Hold your tongue – also your receipts.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As much as you want to share, the timing of your sharing is crucial to the development of the relationship. You want to stay in charge of it. Being overly emotional results in a loss of control.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are like the others in a group in a few key ways that matter. You’re also different.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Alexander the Great learned how to govern a state from Aristotle. As Alexander applied his firsthand experience to modify his learning, he surpassed his mentor in knowledge and power. You’ll do the same.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). It behooves you to create offers that are a win-win.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 19). You’re the cause for the party, the reason people meet each other, work together and maybe fall in love. You’ll earn through teaching and investing. Virgo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 15, 7, 22 and 48.