A baby born today has a Sun in Pisces and a Moon in Taurus.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, March 17, 2021:
Gentle, sensitive and imaginative, you will benefit by interacting with people from different backgrounds and varying viewpoints. This year, you have an opportunity to upgrade your skills and work with a successful team. Rewards may include salary increase, job promotion and greater self-confidence. If single, the right person might be someone you already know. If attached, be honest with your partner and your commitment will deepen. LEO eases your insecurities.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You may be presented with a problem that takes patience to fix. Don’t get overwhelmed. Just rise to the occasion. Your finances may take a slight dip due to an item you couldn’t resist. Be practical and thrifty. Tonight: Bubble bath.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

After a hard day at work, reward yourself with retail therapy. Buy a new outfit that emphasizes your attributes and makes you look attractive and sexy. You may even hit pay dirt with a bargain or two. Tonight: Count your pennies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Take advantage of no deadlines or obligations. Put off an invitation and enjoy your alone time. Put on your artistic hat. Paint, draw, play an instrument, write a song. Do whatever makes you feel creative. Tonight: Show off your talent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Ask a friend to act as a sounding board as you work out a dilemma. You may discover who has your back and who does not. Work with a team instead of going solo. Tonight: Online gathering for likeminded people.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your confidence is at a high point. Think about taking on a leadership role. Hone your speaking skills and clarify your point of view. You may be asked to make a presentation to convey your position. Tonight: Try a new recipe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Revisit a subject you once attempted. Set aside time to pick up where you left off. Choose between in-person and online classes. Research destinations for a trip this summer. It will be here sooner than you think. Tonight: Dream big.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Discuss a promising venture with a friend. This may or may not be a pipe dream, but it is always good to get feedback. Start small by selling items online or to a group with whom you meet. Tonight: Puzzle solving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Hearing from someone special will make your day. You may have to make the first move, but they will be glad you did. Plan a vacation with your significant other or close friends. Tonight: Look forward to attending a zoom meeting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

An appointment may be changed unexpectedly beyond your control. Use your free time to your advantage. Take a walk, go the gym or meet a friend. This may turn out to be a great day after all. Tonight: Listen to music.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Take a yoga or dance class at a studio or online. Go with a friend to a karaoke bar or watch a romantic film. You might shed a tear even with a happy ending. Tonight: Think about your first love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Plan a trip to see out-of-town relatives. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce the next generations to each other. Questions about your genealogical roots may be answered, but mostly you will revitalize old relationships. Tonight: Home-cooked family dinner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Reevaluate goals that you set for yourself. Practical matters that need your attention may delay but not obliterate them. New friends will enter your life, so welcome them into your circle. Tonight: You feel energized and excited for the future.

Born today: Singer Nat King Cole (1919), designer Alexander McQueen (1969), swimmer Katie Ledecky (1997)