Forest Whitaker, pay attention to details

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 34; Lana Parrilla, 46; Jason Bonham, 57; Forest Whitaker, 62.

Happy Birthday: Do what you can to help others this year, but not at the expense of falling behind or giving up on your dreams. Changing how you do things will improve how others treat you. Building a solid reputation will stop those trying to take advantage of you. Pay attention to details, and put your energy where it counts. Your numbers are 7, 15, 22, 27, 34, 36, 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look for alternatives if you face a technicality about property, family or legal issues. Act on your own behalf instead of trusting someone else to do your work. Change begins with you, so start the ball rolling, and don’t look back. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be realistic when making decisions. Research and practicality will guide you to victory. Stay on course and refuse to let someone with pie-in-the-sky ideas dictate what to do next. Choose a simpler lifestyle, and you’ll gain peace of mind. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stop dreaming and start acting. What you do will affect how you feel about yourself and how others treat you. Live within your means and honor your promises. Love is apparent, and home improvements will set the mood for romance. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stretch your imagination and see what you discover. Take advantage of your resources and call on those who never disappoint you. An offer that sounds too good to be true will have hidden costs that require your attention before you commit. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Review your response and stick to the facts. An intelligent, truthful adaptation of what’s happening will get a better answer than an exaggerated review that is hard to believe. Criticizing others will cause friction, but self-improvement will fetch compliments. Romance is favored. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stop talking and start doing. Your research and the changes you implement will affect how others view you. It’s hard to please everyone, but first and foremost, you must satisfy yourself. Follow your heart and be a trailblazer. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll get back what you dish out. Make strategic moves that complement your plans and bring you closer to that picture-perfect life in your dreams. Draw on your intelligence and mastermind a program that makes a difference. Good deeds will pay off. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep moving forward. Overthinking a situation will lead to uncertainty. Pay attention to where your money goes, and you’ll devise a plan that encourages you to save and spend less. An exciting alternative will be worth investigating. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make decisions before someone makes them for you. Hiding from the truth won’t solve problems. Discipline will be necessary if you want to make your life better. Walk away from people who don’t have your best interests at heart. Choose peace over discord. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Breathe deeply in and out, count your blessings and be grateful for what you have. Investments look promising, and building equity is favored. A positive change to your living arrangements will be uplifting and fuel your imagination. A physical challenge will exhilarate you. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sit tight and wait for things to settle down. If you act in haste, something will backfire, leaving you vulnerable. Focus on yourself, your responsibilities and getting along with the ones you love. Keep moving in a positive direction. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what you want to achieve, and you’ll meet your objective with time to relax and enjoy the company of someone you love. Home improvements, hosting an event or starting a creative endeavor will lead to new opportunities and incentives. 5 stars

Birthday Baby: You are talkative, generous and imaginative. You are motivated and idealistic.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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