Jesse Williams, set high standards

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 41; Jesse Williams, 42; Jonathan Silverman, 57; Maureen McCormick, 67.

Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, but don’t sign up for something that stresses your budget or interferes with what’s important to you. Balance and integrity will be necessary when faced with peer pressure or unreliable people. Aim to nurture what’s good in your life, and set high standards and goals that help you reach your dreams. Make peace a priority. Your numbers are 8, 15, 21, 29, 33, 38, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Simplify your life, make plans that aren’t taxing, stick to a budget and surround yourself with people you love. Refuse to let anyone complicate your life or coerce you into something you don’t want to pursue. Protect yourself financially, emotionally and physically. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let your intelligence override temptation. Someone will lure you down a path that can taint your reputation. Control the outcome, and make plans that feed your intelligence and encourage you to do something charitable. What you put out you will get back twofold. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick close to home and to the ones you love. Refuse to let anyone guilt you into something you don’t want to pursue. Trust your instincts and put your efforts into personal goals that offer a positive alternative to any negative influence you encounter. 4 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t trust others to handle your affairs or to lead you in the right direction. Make plans that appeal to you and don’t require you to overspend or indulge. A practical choice will encourage positive development that can influence your long-term goals. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t act prematurely. Sort through information and gather facts. You can stretch your mind and think big, but ultimately, be practical and do what will benefit you most. Don’t follow the crowd. Do your own thing and stand out for your ingenuity. 5 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take charge and get things done. Focus on each task and ignore what others are doing. Paying attention to detail is essential. Get the results you require to make your next move. Don’t let uncertainty stand between you and your dreams. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Call on your posse and get the collective point of view before sounding alarms or heading in a direction that has its flaws. Certainty is a must when money, health or contracts are involved. Refrain from changing anything that isn’t in dire need of fixing. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cut to the chase, say what’s on your mind and paint an innovative picture of what you plan to do next. Don’t expect everyone to like the changes you make. Do your best to accommodate others, but not at the expense of disappointing yourself. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home and take care of unfinished projects. Make judgments calls based on facts, not what someone else tells you. Try to invest more time and money into the lifestyle that makes you happy, but don’t overspend if alleviating stress is the objective. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your emotions aside when dealing with shared expenses, commitments and matters that can disrupt your life. A sensitive alternative will be difficult for others to reject. Be forthright and make suggestions. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rethink your strategy regarding investments, handling money and what you can offer that’s trending. Don’t let what others do influence the decisions you make for yourself. Do what feels right and is marketable. Don’t pay for others’ mistakes. 4 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your connection to someone knowledgeable will lead to new beginnings. Attend a reunion or walk down memory lane with someone you haven’t seen for some time, and the information you gather will enrich your life. A positive change looks profitable. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are appealing, precise and proactive. You are entertaining and bighearted.

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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