HAPPY BIRTHDAY: A broad smile, warm handshake and an abundance of enthusiasm will help carry you through the year. Your infectious personality and determination will be a force that's difficult to match.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put on your thinking cap and devise a lucrative plan. Look over documents, update whatever needs to be and change whatever isn't working for you anymore. Make a promise to someone you love. 5 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What's the rush? Slow down, look over your options and put your energy where it counts. Have a heart when it comes to helping those less fortunate, and you'll learn something valuable about life, love and happiness. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pick up the pace and knock off items on your to-do list. Look at situations clearly and make an honest assessment of what's possible. Refuse to let anyone rope you into a scheme that has dubious implications. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Set your sights on something different and see where it leads. A taste of a unique lifestyle, activity or belief will increase your awareness and help you make better money, health and safety decisions. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You're in the groove and ready to do your thing. You can't please everyone, but you can follow your heart and do what makes you happy. Let experience guide you to do what's right. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a moment to assess what's happening before you make a move. Don't count on what others say. Verify information and stay on top of what everyone is doing. A change is necessary, but how it turns out depends on you. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What you do will have a far more significant impact on the people in your sphere than you realize. Be the leader who lifts your followers and makes them feel as important as you. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a different approach and see what happens. Find the humor in situations that don't go according to plan, and you'll find a way to turn a negative into a positive. Entertain those you want to participate in your goals. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take nothing for granted. Preparation is critical if you want to outsmart someone who doesn't play fair. Don't let inconsistency and uncertainty lead to failure. Stand tall and show your character, strength and ability to get things done on time. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take pride in your ability to discern what's legitimate and apply your magic. Your innate ability to find solutions and to help others will open doors to new opportunities and beginnings. Leave nothing to chance. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't let inconsistency or uncertainty take over. Stay fixated on what's important and necessary to your success. Let your charm and innovative concepts lead the way, and you'll gain confidence and the respect of others. Selfimprovement will boost your morale. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Monitor what everyone around you is doing before you display what you have to offer. A few tweaks will put you in a pivotal position to out maneuver anyone who gets in your way. Proceed with caution and pay attention to detail. 2 stars