CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 35; Kevin McHale, 36; Diablo Cody, 46; Boy George, 63.

Happy Birthday: Fact-checking is necessary if you want to avoid mistakes. Be ready, willing and able to do the work yourself. Relying on anyone will leave you struggling to right a wrong. Put your energy where it counts and use intelligence, intuition and common sense to ensure you ward off temptation and anyone trying to beat you at your own game. Change what’s necessary. Take action quickly if someone gets in your way. Your numbers are 6, 14, 21, 23, 34, 42, 46.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be open and receptive toward others and their offers. Communicating and following up are your best routes to getting what you want. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or make suggestions, but don’t expect complete transparency. Being observant will help you determine where you stand and what’s possible. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Modification is your friend. If you don’t like something, change it. Time is precious, and the longer you mull over what to do, the less time you can spend enjoying and living in the moment. Stand up for what you want and make it happen. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Temptation will be challenging to resist. It’s OK to have fun, but set boundaries and surround yourself with trusted friends. Expect someone to try to convince you of something that isn’t right or best for you. Your intelligence is crucial in making decisions. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Channel your energy into creativity, home, family and striving to reach your goals. Refuse to let outsiders cause self-doubt. Fact-check all information you receive before passing it along or relying on it to help you progress. Use your personal space creatively. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Adjust to your surroundings and circumstances to avoid stress and emotional interference. Having a clear headspace will help you get things done on time and ward off disagreements with anyone trying to push you in a direction that doesn’t suit your needs. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make positive adjustments. Take charge and correct what is no longer working for you. Instead of criticizing or trying to change others, look inward and consider what you can do to make your life flow better. Change is your responsibility. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put energy and thought into learning, improving your lifestyle and routine, and eliminating dead weight. A fresh start will impact what you do and encourage you to embrace life courageously. Everything will fall into place. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let go of people, pastimes and subscriptions costing you too much financially or emotionally. Put more thought into who and what puts a smile on your face, and gravitate in that direction. Take responsibility for your happiness. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Honesty is the best policy, but don’t expect others to be honest regarding what they want or their intentions. It’s up to you to be bold and clarify what you are willing to contribute and where you draw the line. Don’t neglect yourself. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep moving. Idle time will lead to trouble. Learn all you can before starting something new. Preparation is vital to making an impression on someone of interest. Opportunity is apparent if you remain calm, helpful and forgiving. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let others be and do what they want. Put yourself first and implement alterations that make you feel good about yourself and your direction. Refuse to fall into someone else’s agenda when what’s essential is developing a routine that suits your needs. Romance is favored. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful when dealing with domestic matters, reform or bureaucratic issues. An opportunity to talk to an expert will help clarify what’s possible. Finding solutions will take more thought and ingenuity to improve your lifestyle and relationships. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are complicated, empathetic and insightful. You are gregarious and distracting.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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