CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Zimmerman, Tara Lipinski, Leelee Sobieski, Shane West.

Happy Birthday: Your strong understanding of what you are capable of doing and your ability to put your ideas into play should ensure success this year. Don’t hold back because someone wants you to work for his or her cause instead of your own. Be aggressive and progressive this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional confusion is probably leading to uncertainties in your personal life. You may feel the urge to do something quickly just to get it out of the way, but that would be a mistake.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow through with your plans regarding personal and professional advancement. Jealous peers may try to take credit for your hard work. Speak up and you’ll get the praise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s time to take things at face value and work with what you’ve got. You’ll be happy with the results you get and the rewards that are forthcoming.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can count on someone you live with or a family member to upset the applecart today. Stay out of discussions that could lead to outrage and away from situations that may lead to stress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more time you spend discussing matters with people whose opinions you value, the better equipped you will become to try something new. Relationships based on creative input will tend to develop into something deep and meaningful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can count on only yourself today. You can turn this into a positive day as long as you are self-sufficient and refrain from doing too much for others when you should be doing for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It will be difficult for you to settle down and get into the groove of what you are supposed to be doing. You are in a creative venue and it’s hard to maintain any kind of endurance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check out an investment that crosses your desk. Simplicity will be the key today. Clear-cut vision will lead you in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is a good chance that you will meet someone who can change the course of your life. New beginnings will not be as you expected, but should prove to lead you on a very interesting journey.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make sure that you get everything completed that you are supposed to so you’re not open for criticism. A setback will occur if you let someone upset you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This will be a production day. You will pick up some valuable information if you talk to people who have similar interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are creative in your financial dealings you should be able to prosper today. Make sure the plans offered are based on sound ideas. Don’t give in to demands.

Birthday Baby: You will stand your ground and you will not be daunted by others. You will have the confidence to follow your heart and your own ideas.