CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gloria Estefan, Dr. Phil McGraw, Barry Gibb, Lily Tomlin.

Happy Birthday: You have been through the war zone in the past and now you have a much stronger sense of who you are and what you want. Don’t let any minor setbacks cause you to waffle. Focus on what it is you desire and muster up the confidence to make it happen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be in a good position where investments, mortgages or insurance premiums are concerned. You can make life easier for an older relative if you lend a helping hand and help with financial papers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will become upset over trivial matters. Concentrate on correcting past mistakes. Sort out your problems once and for all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the time to get to know better some of the people you work with. Your connections and popularity will ensure help with future projects. Don’t overstep your bounds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a more direct approach with creative projects. You are in need of a change. Be confident and make your move.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems will arise if you play up an emotional situation. A practical approach will get you much better results today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Communication will pay off today. Consider picking up some new skills that will help you earn more money. Talk to people who are experienced.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may want to take a walk down memory lane today. If you consider all you’ve been through, you will have a better understanding of yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay calm. Jealousy will only cause greater problems for you. Refuse to get caught up in whatever melodrama is going on around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think twice before you get involved in something that’s not completely above board. This is not the day to let down your guard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a serious approach to something you believe in. You will drum up interest, you’ll be praised for your contribution and you may even meet someone interesting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Complete whatever task is at hand. This is not the time to hope that everything will fall into place. You will have to make things happen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on creative projects that will allow you to put your imagination to good use. Spend time with people that you find to be inspirational.

Birthday Baby: You are well aware of your capabilities and you know how to get what you want through practical, no-nonsense means. You believe that if you are going to do something, you’ll do it right and to the maximum.