BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Bonnie Somerville was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on this date in 1974. This birthday gal starred as Christa Lorenson on “Code Black,” as well as portraying Laura Murphy on “NYPD Blue” and Rachel Hoffman on “The O.C.”. She’s also appeared on episodes of “Law & Order: SVU,” “Criminal Minds,” and “Friends.” Besides acting, Somerville was the singer of the celebrity group Band From TV.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the bar is set high, you tend to try harder. A desire to reach the heights of perfection to impress someone can be a worthy incentive. Use your street smarts to upgrade your piggy bank in the upcoming week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As the week begins you may have a handle on shrewd business strategies, but by mid-week you may learn that money is the root of all evil. Focus your energies on being a responsible member of your community.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "My way or the highway" is not a motto that will win friends or help you attain your objectives in the week ahead. You may start off with high standards but could become discouraged when your desires are misunderstood.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A little romance and relaxation can brighten your day, but the coming work week will require you to shift your attention to obligations. A hard-working partner can set a fast pace and you may be challenged to keep up.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be amazed at the way a loved one can elevate the atmosphere with charm and grace. You may ride a financial roller coaster in the week to come, and you may not be as shrewd or as lucky as you think.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you may be able to charm your way past anyone's objectives, but the rest of the week might not be as easy. Avoid trying to take advantage of anyone as your strategies could backfire and cost you money.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your week may revolve around a partner's ambitions or a loved one's work schedule. By the weekend, however, you will have a chance to break free of restraints and try something more exciting.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on your people skills for successful negotiations as this week unfolds. You can charm people into giving you a bargain rather than testing your luck with wheeling and dealing. Control extravagant spending habits.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Having fun may require a huge effort in the upcoming week but is well worth the bother. Overcome any temporary downturn in the atmosphere by focusing on hard work and staying within the budget.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may feel driven to become more efficient and organized. You may think you are practical about purchases and sensible with the budget, but you could go to extremes without realizing it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you are blessed with charm and poise under fire that will make everyone stand up and take notice. As the week goes by you will find it necessary to put more effort into actual work and spend less time dawdling.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may easily become sidetracked by material ambitions in the week ahead. Friends may encourage you to be more competitive, but this may not be a posture that fits your nature. Work hard but be patient.
IF FEBRUARY 24 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Get a grip on essential issues as the next three weeks unfold. This is a good time to develop contacts or a wider social networking but is less favorable for romance because you are likely to be blind to the facts. May is not a good time to make key decisions that could affect your finances or career because you may be impractical. August can be tough going if you hope to realize your material or romantic ambitions, but a vacation could work in your favor. In October your shrewdness is at a peak, making it a good time to handle financial matters or focus on your career aspirations. Accept whatever chance places in front of you in December and embrace the gifts of the universe with good grace. That is a good time to make key decisions, commitments and form new alliances.
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