CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Debra Winger, Henry Fonda, Tori Spelling, Janet Jackson.

Happy Birthday: You will have an ability to understand others and your patience will bring out the best in everyone around you. This can be a terrific year for you if you keep things in perspective. Don’t be afraid to show your feelings and to speak from the heart. It will pay off.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Getting out and joining in conversations or taking in community events will initiate new friendships. Interesting discussions will enlighten you about other people’s traditions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Drastic financial changes will occur if have overspent. Figure out a way to bring in more cash. Consider investing in property.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will probably lose patience easily today. Someone is likely to become upset if you don’t include him or her in your plans, or if you are too flirtatious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get on with your business or financial plans. Take action to reach your highest potential. Personal alterations will be in your best interests today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel and educational pursuits will bring you added popularity. New friendships will open doors. Take care of small but important details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Delve in and finish your household duties to avoid criticism or complaints. This is not the best day to discuss your plans with your loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your keen perception and good taste will entice even the most unlikely candidate. Put your best foot forward and talk up a storm. You’ll have a captive audience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Being secretive will be the key to getting things accomplished today. Career changes may be sudden and deception likely, so prepare to stay on top of the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be a little nervous today. Buck up and ask yourself how important your different partnerships are. If you aren’t satisfied, this is the time to let it be known.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Relying on others will lead to disappointment. If you are traveling, double-check your directions. Minor accidents or injury will prevail if you are preoccupied and careless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make an effort to go after your objectives today. You can expect to receive something in the mail or e-mail today that will get you thinking. Be persistent but diplomatic. .

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Friends may want to talk about their problems. You can offer suggestions, but don’t get caught taking care of their situations. .

Birthday Baby: You will have lots of energy and the strength to make things happen. You will be hard to contain and impossible to keep up with. You will think and follow through on your thoughts.