CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Gold, Polly Bergen, John Chancellor, Gerald R. Ford.

Happy Birthday: Take what you gain by helping others and apply it to what it is you want to achieve yourself. Mastering a well-balanced lifestyle will be the key to your success. The ease at which you apply your know-how will be admired by others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The more you do to solidify your position and direction, the better the outcome will be. Don’t waste your time on emotional matters you can’t do anything about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone may be more than eager to take your ideas and run with them. If you don’t protect your own interests, no one else will. Love and romance should highlight your day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be a little accident- prone, so watch what you are doing. Move forward with your plans, but don’t force onto others what you want to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prepare to deal with the additional responsibilities coming your way. Do your own thing where creative and social activities are concerned. You stand to meet someone special.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Partnerships may be a little off today. Try not to read too much into the situation. If you are more concerned with helping others, your personal life will sort itself out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone at work will have your best interests in mind. Misunderstandings will lead to false information. Put your efforts into doing, not watching.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will be highly creative today and must put your ideas down on paper before you forget. You are likely to have to deal with other people’s responsibilities, but you may meet someone special while helping others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ideas are changing and you must prepare to follow your heart and go after your goals. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. Loss can be expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The connections you make while visiting friends or relatives will be long- lasting and may change your future. Don’t act in haste or you will have regrets.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be in a perfect position when it comes to moneymaking deals. You should be able to drum up the support you require. Be careful not to promise the impossible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be a little indecisive today. Being secretive will only lead to more problems. Get things out in the open.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Instant love will come your way, but be cautious; this person may not be telling you everything. Uniqueness has always been an attraction for you, but don’t believe everything you hear.

Birthday Baby: You will be clever and cautious. You will put your ideas to good use and be helpful to the people around you. You will never shy away from accomplishing your goals and will discover success along the way.