Happy Birthday: You’re heading in an upward direction. Your numbers are 5, 17, 23, 28, 34, 36, 42.

Birthday Baby: You are innovative, changeable and sensitive. You are prompt and agile.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Contact someone who can offer insight into using your skills most effectively to help a cause or advance your career.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Home improvements, entertaining or changing your lifestyle are in your best interest.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Gather information. Don’t trust anyone but yourself; verify all the details you receive and only share what’s necessary.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Put all you’ve got emotionally and physically into getting ahead and rising above any competition.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Taking charge will help you gain respect and open doors, encouraging exciting opportunities.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let anyone talk you into overspending, overdoing or overthinking a situation or move.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stretch your imagination, and you’ll devise a plan that offers the freedom to do something you enjoy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Less talk and more action is your ticket to success. Sign up for something engaging, and you will thrive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your wits about you and your eyes and ears open for any hint of unfair play.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your time and effort into relationships, investments and what you aim to do next.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Simplify matters, learn to adjust and remain cool, calm and in control.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Gather the facts before you say or do something you’ll regret.