HOROSCOPES

Happy Birthday: Embrace change, and turn your ideas into opportunities. Take the plunge, and live up to your expectations. Your numbers are 9, 17, 20, 26, 31, 39, 45.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Monitor the changes going on around you. Don’t make a move until you feel comfortable. Choose intelligence and practicality over being first.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll have trouble making up your mind. Don’t expect others to agree with you or offer help without getting something in return.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): You’ll have the right idea, but getting others on board won’t be so easy. Don’t waste time trying to convince others to see things your way.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Partner with someone who has as much to contribute. The changes you bring about will encourage you to expand your knowledge and skills to keep up with trends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Concentrate on what you want to achieve. Physical action will be rewarding and ensure that you get things done to your specification.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go where the action is, then listen and observe. The information you receive will help you decide on your next move. Don’t let someone disrupt your plans.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Resolve financial and domestic matters. Think outside the box, and you’ll come up with a plan that will save you money and encourage a positive change.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do what you need to do. Be open to suggestions, and do the legwork necessary to make beneficial adjustments.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spell out precisely what you want to say, and when someone gives you a hazy response, ask direct questions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Consider your options and do your homework. Have a goal in mind. Carving out a path that will make your every move count will ease stress.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sit tight and listen carefully. Don’t pass along information if you can’t verify the facts. Consider what you can do to make a difference.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Less talk and more action will help you gain momentum. The way you handle others will display your nerve to be a leader. Stop worrying about what others think.