Horoscope >>

Happy Birthday: Completion is the challenge, and stamina and ingenuity are the answers. Your numbers are 8, 19, 26, 31, 37, 45, 48.

Birthday Baby: You are dedicated, possessive and innovative. You are persistent and reliable.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Stay within bounds, or someone will take an offensive position. \*\*\*

Taurus (April 20-May 20): If you let someone else act on your behalf, you won't get what you want. \*\*\*

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Watch your back. Someone you least expect will disrupt your life by putting you in an awkward position. \*\*\*\*

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Choose your cohorts carefully. Someone will trick you into something using emotional blackmail if you aren't careful. \*\*

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Someone will try to derail your progress. Learn as you go and use experience to protect your rights, skills and plans. \*\*\*\*\*

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Go it alone. Don't rely on others or allow anyone to interrupt your plans. \*\*\*

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pull from all your resources, process what you have to work with and concentrate on your destination. \*\*\*

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Apply energy where it counts. Go above and beyond the call of duty, and you'll gain acceptance into the inner circle.\*\*\*

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sit tight, and don't let anyone talk you into something unnecessary. Take it slow and do things meticulously. \*\*\*\*\*

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refuse to let anyone use emotional manipulation to slow you down. \*\*

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Extravagance and overindulgence will leave a dent in your wallet and your ego. \*\*\*\*

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

A partnership will take a positive turn; be ready to take advantage of the situation. \*\*\*