CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Heigl, William F. Buckley Jr., Pete Best.

Happy Birthday: This can turn out to be a good year for you, but you will have to be disciplined, hardworking and very focused. Instead of spreading yourself too thin, concentrate on your strong points: adding precision, detail and the extra touches that make whatever you are working on the very best it can be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel will be taxing, but the connections you make will be profitable emotionally and financially. Trust in your judgment and you won’t be disappointed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Miscalculating your balances or lending cash will result in overspending. You have to use diplomacy and discretion when it comes to requests for loans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Deal with partnerships today, but be firm about what you want. Someone from your past may try to weasel his way into your world. Be wary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take time to get to know the people you are dealing with. You will find it much easier to accomplish whatever you are working on. Your health will have a direct link to your diet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You aren’t likely to be very thrifty when it comes to entertainment or generosity with friends. A love relationship will flourish because of your take-charge attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Prepare to say no to whatever and whoever is putting demands on you. Don’t let the past come back to haunt you. Extra rest will do you the most good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Organization will be needed to fit everything you’ve planned into one day. Someone you talk to will want to discuss your ideas further. You should be able to find out some valuable information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be drawn into a situation that could change your future. Be careful not to believe everything you hear. Draw the line if someone asks you to make a financial contribution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your mind will not be able to focus on one thing today, making it difficult for you to complete anything you begin. You might like to think big, but today this will work against you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone may want to make you look bad, so don’t give him or her any ammunition. Business trips will lead to interesting information as well as a meeting with someone who can help you further your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ask for financial help, but don’t offer it. Get involved in anything that will help you meet people who are moving in the same direction as you. There is strength in numbers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will feel restless and in need of change today, but to initiate something that will affect your financial position or status would be a mistake. Handle the situation professionally.

Birthday Baby: You have a strong presence and a sense of who you are and what you want that will be recognized by everyone around you. You are confident in all that you do and you are leadership material.