CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Richard Thomas, Tim Allen.

Happy Birthday: If you give yourself too much time to think, nothing will be accomplished. Force yourself into action so you can be assured that success will follow. The depression and hardship you have experienced in the past have lifted. Only you are holding yourself back. .

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have everything going for you now — all you have to do is push yourself a little. Joint ventures will be successful; get involved in an exciting project that could lead to your own home-based business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You must be concerned about your personal paperwork. Build the security that you need in order to feel safe. Look to someone with experience for guidance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may have to contend with opposition today. You may have to rely on past experience or friends to help you finish what you start. Don’t give up or give in today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may not be ready to make a move, but you should be looking into a way to increase your income. Be creative in your choices and you will end up doing something that you enjoy even more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be into improvement of all kinds. You can make some personal changes that will result in getting the added encouragement you need. Travel may also be insightful today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t look for trouble, especially where family and close friends are concerned. If you criticize others, prepare to accept the same in return. View the positive rather than the negative today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a great day to rest, relax and feel good about yourself. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty. You deserve a break.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may not be totally happy with the way things are going in your career. If you need to make some changes, consider your options before you take action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful not to let someone push you into something that you really don’t want to do. Avoiding issues of a sensitive nature will only result in additional turmoil. Face your problems so you can move on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may find it difficult to keep a secret today. At a personal level, someone you care deeply about is likely to surprise you. Your acceptance will be the key as to how well things turn out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you do for others will make all the difference in the world today. Interaction with individuals who can make a difference to your future will pay off. Don’t be afraid to talk about your beliefs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stay in the background today. Observing what others do will be far more entertaining than being in the limelight.

Keeping a low profile will help you get through the day.

Birthday Baby: You will be a driving force, taking the initiative to make things happen and never settling for second best. You will always want to implement your own ideas.