CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Terra, George Michael, Carly Simon, June Lockhart.

Happy Birthday: Don’t be too quick to accept rewards. Not everything is as it appears. You may be led astray by someone who has not been honest with you. Without a strong effort and dedication, you may find yourself falling short of your expectations. Focus on doing the best you can. .

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energetic approach to everything you do will result in the success you are trying to achieve. Once you recognize your own capabilities, you won’t mind taking on the brunt of the work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make your own decisions based on solid research and don’t let anyone lead you astray. Don’t make a decision until the whole picture is clear. Question others’ motives as well as your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Secrets will only lead to problems. Be upfront and clear. Be honest, but don’t let anyone put demands on you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Talk to people who will help you get your ideas in perspective. Once you have a clear- cut vision, the rest will fall into place and hard work will be all that’s required.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on the task at hand. You have that little extra today that will help you see matters through to the end. Get busy and make things happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Interact with people who will stimulate your mind and inspire you to move forward with your plans. Your own insecurity has held you back in the past. Now is the time to move forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Money matters may be an issue if you have overspent. You may have to backtrack and cut your losses. Be creative about it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone is probably not being completely honest with you. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for disconcerting news. Those you least expect may be trying to damage your reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work will pay off, so do all you can to accomplish what you set out to do. You will feel so good about the end result that your mood will carry over into some fun and entertainment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be in a creative and enthusiastic mood today. If you are well-organized you will have no problem getting everything done on your agenda and still have time to enjoy a little relaxation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your home base may be a little hectic today. Enlist the help of a few reliable people to make your job easier, but be prepared to have someone disappoint you along the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The more time you spend in conversation, the more you will learn today. Being well informed will be half the battle. Verify your findings.

Birthday Baby: You will use your creative ability to put things together your way. Anything short of what you envision will not be acceptable. You will be steadfast in your efforts and will never let anyone down.