Happy Birthday: Test the water before you take a leap of faith. Your numbers are 4, 18, 23, 27, 35, 41, 48.

Birthday Baby: You are open-minded, innovative and opportunistic. You are influential and friendly.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Refrain from pondering your next move for too long. Ideally, the quicker you take the initiative, the better the results.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Change begins with you. Be inventive, show discipline and start putting your plans in motion.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Think twice before you trust someone hyping something you know little about. Avoid excess.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Take better care of yourself, your reputation and your position.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s up to you to choose opportunities that can help you get ahead.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Reluctance to see or acknowledge what others want will prevent you from getting your way.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Immerse yourself in conversations, events and research that provide insight into how to help.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ignore the riffraff you hear in the background and channel your energy into what matters.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick to the script. Someone will be eager to send you on a wild goose chase.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your reassurance will make a difference and encourage personal growth and positive alternatives.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Refuse to let suggested changes scare you. Listen, revise and use your charm to bend others to see things your way.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrate on what you want to accomplish and forget everything else.