CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kirk Hammett, Elizabeth Perkins, Linda Evans, Brenda Vaccaro.

Happy Birthday: You will have a good creative sense and you’ll instinctively know what will and what won’t work this year. You will be courageous in all that you do and when push comes to shove, you will not let anyone down. You will have enough confidence in yourself to go the distance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your ability to act fast and to take a risk will play into the scheme of things today. You will be light years ahead of any competition you face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Moneymaking prospects are present, but more so at a social level and with people you know well. Look at all the angles before you make promises. A love connection can be made.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn the negative aspects of inevitable change into a positive. A new beginning is just what you need to jump-start your creativity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are sitting in a much better position than you think. Follow your intuition. It’s only your own lack of confidence that is holding you back.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get realistic about what you can and can’t do today. Work as a team player. You have plenty to contribute, but you can still be leader of the pack.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Before you move forward with a partnership, consider the consequences. Procrastination is the enemy; making up your mind is the road to happiness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Difficulties with authority figures could leave you feeling down and out. An opportunity to change your living arrangements will be beneficial. Money can be made through solid investments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will receive all the help you need to reach your goals if you ask for help. Discuss your concerns with a trusted friend. Volunteering will lead to job prospects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will aggravate matters if you are insensitive to others. Open your heart and your pocketbook. Nothing is as it appears, so don’t base your decisions on face value.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your hands-on expertise coupled with your point of view will result in a close connection to the people around you. Relationships that develop today will lead to a very positive and prosperous future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money can be made through creative accounting. Consider investing in your own ideas. Making changes to your home or getting involved in a property deal will pay off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Business or personal partners will not be kidding around when discussing a future with you. Think carefully and prepare to base your answer on what you need and want. Honesty will be the only route to take.

Birthday Baby: You are methodical and unlikely to listen or follow someone else. You have a mind of your own and will follow your own path regardless of what the consequences might be. You are very much your own person.