Happy Birthday: Stick to the basics, the truth and realistic expectations this year. If you exaggerate, it will complicate matters and make it difficult for you to keep up or come through with your promises. Pay attention to your health and well-being. Staying fit through exercise and healthy eating habits will help you stay strong. Time is on your side, and honesty will ward off trouble. Your numbers are 7, 10, 14, 27, 32, 35, 48.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Don’t overthink if focusing on physically making a difference or taking care of business will bring the highest returns. An emotional situation is best left alone until you clearly understand the problem and the possible outcome. Bide your time.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don’t jump into something prematurely. Take your time, plan your actions and leave nothing to chance. Preparation will put your mind at ease and encourage the best results. Take advantage of any opportunity that enhances your love life, physical well-being and domestic symmetry.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Note what everyone else is doing and head in a direction that offers clear passage without outside interference. Your mission is to get things done and to bypass trivial matters that are a waste of time. Set your sights on completion, and don’t look back.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Elaborate, and you’ll attract attention and input that points you in the right direction. Your intuition will help you navigate an obstacle course leading to your goal. Partnering with someone who shares your vision will hasten the process.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The race is on, and it’s a great time to initiate your year-end preparations. Rethink your plans to match your budget and ability to get things done without wearing yourself out. Maintain balance and integrity, and peace of mind will follow. Don’t fold under pressure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Simplify your plans this year. Discuss capping how much you decide to spend on festivities, gifts and travel expenses. A change you implement should relieve loved ones instead of adding unnecessary stress. Look for practical alternatives that please everyone. Romance is on the rise.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sign up for a challenge that excites you. Reach out to friends and family you rarely see to catch up and send festive wishes. Don’t make promises you can’t keep; put budget restrictions in place to avoid overspending to please others.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Search for financial opportunities or changes you can implement to make your life more cost-efficient. Upgrades and budgeting for high-efficiency items for your home will make a difference. An intelligent living plan will set your mind at ease. Self-improvement projects will encourage better health.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t veer off track mentally, physically or emotionally. Keep your facts straight, your debt within reason and your plans doable. Expect pressure from outside interference, scams and sales pitches that offer unrealistic expectations.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take advantage of opportunities that bring you closer to loved ones. Focus on festive events, sharing memories, attending family reunions or calling those who live too far away to visit. The information you gather today will give you a different perspective regarding future possibilities.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen, observe and size up situations before you agree to anything that may jeopardize your health, wealth or meaningful relationships. Understand the ramifications your words have before you engage in something that can easily get blown out of proportion.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what you can accomplish instead of trying to achieve the impossible. Using experience and wisdom, you must manufacture the outcome you want to achieve. A financial gain is possible if you change how you handle your investments or earn your living.

— Eugenia Last