Happy birthday. You’ll challenge your determination and earn a financial bonus before the year is up. Your popularity is at a comfortable level, though by February you may cut back on social obligations in favor of developing a project. Family is enriched by your efforts.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you ask,people will tell you a dozen different ways to accomplish the same thing. Today there is no bad advice, only advice that works for you and advice that doesn’t.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll say what you mean and be heard loud and clear by those who are on your wavelength. As for the others, you might be surprised at who they are. Were they just pretending to understand before?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21): When your aim is to entertain people, the worst thing you can be is boring. Focus less on what’s appropriate and what’s worked before, and figure out how you’re going to present things in a new way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22): Take social risks. The marvelous perk of this day is an endless supply of “do-overs” for fixing minor gaffes. As for major mistakes, you’re already too much of a pro for those.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a good thing you’re living honestly, because today you’ll reveal the truth even when you don’t mean to. That’s how someone finds out the depth of your feelings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful in making your task list for the day. The difference between A and B may seem small, but it’s significant. You will determine what to do, and what you do will determine who you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your guiding planet is about to change directions, and you may feel that your heart is on the verge of a new direction as well. Your feelings for someone won’t go away; they’ll just shift.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’re allowing yourself to be led by a capricious spirit who will only give you mysterious hints as to the destination. It’s all in the name of fun, so don’t invest anything significant in the relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As hard as it is to regulate that unpredictable force in your life, it’s harder to regulate your own predictable nature. Once you’ve practiced self-control in one area, it’ll be easier to apply it to others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The changes that are coming tomorrow may have your mind whirring even deep into the night. This isn’t a good time to make big fateful decisions. Get some rest instead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Just when you’re wondering whether an endeavor or a relationship is worthwhile, things will shift to show you that there is enough value there to warrant your perseverance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll notice that everyone is looking to you for amusement. If you’re going to have a story to tell, you have to get out there and experience life. Increase your involvement, even in the messy things.

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