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Yours is one of the most inspiring birthdays of the year, so promise yourself now that you will pursue excellence in everything you do over the coming 12 months. At home, at work and even at play aim to be the best each and every time.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

If you get the chance to improve your money situation today you must seize it with both hands. Don’t worry that the moves you make might upset people you do business with, because all they care about is making a profit – and so should you.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

If others want to make an issue of something that means nothing to you that’s up to them, but don’t follow their lead. You are under no obligation to back up their arguments or their actions, especially when they are clearly so wrong.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

If someone you work or do business with picks holes in your performance today you must let them know in no uncertain terms that if they don’t like what you are doing you will happily take your skills elsewhere. Watch how quickly they change their tune!

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

Jupiter in your sign links perfectly with energy planet Mars today, so even the smallest of efforts on your part will yield amazing results. Decide what your No. 1 priority in life is going to be and go after it with everything you’ve got.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

Anyone foolish enough to give you a hard time will regret it well before the sun sets this evening. You are in no mood to forgive and forget and if others expect you to turn the other cheek it will be their cheeks that end up red!

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

You are so full of confidence at the moment that no matter how tough the task in front of you may be no thought of failure will enter your head. That kind of mindset makes all things possible, so aim high and then go even higher.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

Do you deserve all the opportunities now coming your way? Of course you do, so stop questioning yourself and make good use of what the universe is giving you. Don’t risk looking back from the future and wishing you had been more assertive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

Focus your energy in a single direction and let everyone know that you are now operating on a level that most people cannot even dream of reaching. With Mars in your sign linked to Jupiter, planet of good fortune, the world is yours for the taking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

You may have good reason to be angry with someone who has let you down but is it worth your time and effort hitting back at them? No it is not. Just ignore them for now and decide later on whether or not you will trust them again.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

You are in one of those moods when you enjoy nothing more than being put to the test. But don’t try to win each and every debate you are involved in. If you do that it could damage your reputation by making you look insecure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

Stick to your principles by all means but don’t fall into the trap of believing that your principles are the only ones that exist. As one of the zodiac’s “fixed” signs you can be a bit tunnel-visioned at times and that’s rarely a good thing.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

Jupiter and Mars join forces across the most dynamic and adventurous areas of your chart today, so get out into the world and impose your personality on current events. Others will find your passion for what you believe in hugely attractive.

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