HOROSCOPES

SATURDAY Happy Birthday: Initiate change and build a strong and secure personal base. Improve your domestic situation and secure your professional position. Use this year to bring greater stability to your life. You will find it much easier to take advantage of an opportunity to grow mentally, financially and emotionally. Focus on doing your own thing. Your numbers are 7, 12, 18, 27, 30, 39, 43.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your intelligence and physical attributes to get ahead. Express your concerns and clarify what you want. Your negotiation skills are stellar, so don’t hold back. Speak your mind and present what you have to offer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick to your game plan. Preparation and organization will help you get everything on your to-do list out of the way, leaving time to enjoy a little fun, romance or playtime with good friends and loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take part in community events. Get involved in a healthy routine that will help you look and feel your best. Make positive changes at home that will encourage you to develop new skills or start interesting hobbies.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be creative and use your imagination. Look for ways to create a new look or image that will help you stand out. Don’t worry about what others do or say. Satisfaction comes from doing what’s best for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to waste an opportunity that has the potential to lead to a better lifestyle. Now is not the time to invest in someone else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Discuss future plans with family, friends or your loved one. The ideas you have, coupled with the support and advice offered by others, will lead to an improved lifestyle. Be creative to achieve greater financial leverage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will have all the right ideas and information at your fingertips. Don’t let anyone bully you into thinking you can’t follow through with your plans. Greater security will come from acting with confidence. Use past experiences to gain ground now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Catch up on correspondence. It’s important to have all your facts straight before you indulge in a conversation that can alter your financial position. Trust in someone who has always been there for you. Romance and physical improvements are highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a day trip or explore options for your next vacation. A change will do you good and will inspire you to take on something you’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s your time to win.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make a point to do something that will keep you on level ground with someone you are in a business or personal relationship with. Keeping the peace will make it much easier for you to gather information and formulate your next move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on your home and make alterations that are conducive to a money-making plan you want to explore. You can turn a service, skill or hobby into a business venture that will help cover the rising cost of living.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spend time with your loved one, children or friends. Someone you least expect will give you the lowdown on what’s going on in your neighbourhood or the industry you work in. Listen and offer suggestions, but don’t commit to anything you don’t have time for. Birthday Baby: You are compassionate, entertaining and adaptable. You are responsive and aggressive.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Monaco, 39; Jewel, 41; Drew Carey, 57; Joan Collins, 82 SUNDAY Happy Birthday: Work for your own benefit, not that of others. You’ll be taken advantage of if you are too quick to offer assistance. Do whatever it takes to stay on a path that will help you reach your goals. Use your energy wisely. You can make progress if you upgrade your surroundings to suit your current interests. A home-based business looks promising. Your numbers are 2, 8, 21, 24, 32, 37, 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Apply for positions that will allow you to use your skills. Your ability to strategize financially and budget wisely will buy you the freedom to enjoy some of life’s pleasures. Entertainment or travel plans can be made.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be moderate in all your dealings. Whether you are investing, planning a trip or looking at purchasing a big-ticket item, try to stay within your means. Don’t let a romantic relationship put you into debt. Protect your assets.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make alterations that will add to your convenience, happiness and future possibilities. Indulge in something that will allow you to turn your skills into a business venture. Using your home as your workplace will be to your advantage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus only on what you have control over. Work at presenting your skills in a unique manner that will draw attention. Believe in yourself and what you can do, and other people will as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t overload your plate and try to do everything on your own. You’ll get plenty of help if you reach out to those you know can contribute to your plan. You’ve got what it takes to excel.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spending time with someone you love will ease the pressure you’ve been feeling at work due to people putting demands on you. Take a moment to relax and enjoy doing something special with the people who love and support you the most.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do whatever you enjoy doing most and you will excel. Don’t let an unreliable source or unpredictable individual slow you down. Do your own thing and avoid interference. A change in your personal life will give you a new lease on life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let situations get blown out of proportion. Focus on love, esthetics and making your surroundings comfortable. Make plans to enjoy time with someone special and you will have a satisfying and productive day. An unexpected change will improve your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t jump into a deal too fast. Making sure you can afford the fare before you sign on the dotted line will spare you unnecessary stress. Someone will offer you false information. Do your research.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take time out to be with the people you love. A little nurturing will help you avoid trouble. Romance looks promising, so plan something special for two. A nostalgic conversation with someone will bring you closer together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got good ideas and an expressive way of explaining your plans. Discussions with a partner or loved one will lead to a healthier and overall better living arrangement. The changes you make now will help you secure your next position.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Inconsistency will be your downfall. Avoid anyone who is trying to lead you astray or take over what you want to accomplish yourself. Don’t argue, just do the best you can. Romance will ease your stress. Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, charming and convincing. You are confident and outgoing.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Logano, 25; Mark Ballas, 29; John C. Reilly, 50; Bob Dylan, 74