CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Mandel, Bo Derek, Duane Allman, Dick Smothers.

Happy Birthday: You will maintain the peace and keep things running smoothly this year. Your willingness to find a suitable way to deal with pending issues will enable you to change direction once and for all. You can pursue a course much better suited to your personality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take charge today. You will meet unusual people if you attend an event of a serious nature. You will attract someone who wants to share your enthusiasm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let gossip sidetrack you from what you are supposed to be doing. You will be judged by your performance, not by how much you know about others. Incorporate your ideas into your work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your enthusiasm will attract someone who will take an interest in you. If you’re single, you may be headed into a new relationship. If you aren’t, this could turn out to be a business partnership.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t mope or nag because you aren’t happy. This is a time of resolve, but not at the expense of ruining a relationship you have worked hard to preserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be in a social and entertaining mood, making this the perfect time to attract new friends. The more you interact with people from all walks of life, the better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have the potential to bring in the cash if you don’t lend to an unreliable individual, overspend or get involved in a risky venture. Consider a career change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Getting involved in things that don’t really concern you will only lead to grief. You should have an opportunity to make a change at work, but it may cause a rift with a loved one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you let someone get away with something or you are careless, you can expect to have problems. Make sure that you do everything by the book. Someone in a higher position may cause problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will have lots of great ideas to share. Join forces and you can solve an issue that has been bothering you for some time. Rethink your current situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Prepare to make changes at home. Organize your personal papers before you let anyone know your plans. Do a little soul-searching before you move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A new acquaintance will lead you into foreign territory, but be sure that you are not following this person for the wrong reason. You will be attracted to someone who appears to have his act together. Take a closer look.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An older relative may need your undivided attention. Take care of the demands being put on you, but not at the expense of your immediate family.

Money matters will improve if you initiate your ideas.

Birthday Baby: You have good looks, a charming personality and the ability to convince anyone to do what you want. You are creative, entertaining and an extremely good mediator.