CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jakob Dylan, Kurt Angle, Donny Osmond, John Malkovich.

Happy Birthday: You will be trapped by all the bells and whistles if you aren’t careful this year. Be aware that it is the substance of anything you do that will matter. This is a year of doing things properly. Keep a clear head and you will not be led astray.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spend time with your best friend or a close sibling. Much can be gained through the conversations you have today. Use your brain to get what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take your mind off personal issues and focus on getting ahead in the workforce. Life is slowly improving, so be patient. Brush up on what you do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let things develop naturally in your personal relationships. Make some new friends, try some new activities and learn something new about yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Offer to help an older relative with the season’s festive preparations. Luck is in your corner; if you are going to buy lottery tickets, this is the day to do so.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Offer your services to a group that helps the less fortunate. Your kindness and generosity may lead to a partnership. You will meet someone who will change your life dramatically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If someone tries to confuse you today, prepare to get to the bottom of things quickly. Put your work first to ensure a secure future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The short jaunts you make won’t be in vain. You should be able to find exactly what you are looking for. A new relationship can blossom if you are open about the way you feel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be involved in some last-minute paperwork that could affect your future. Give a little more time to family matters; loss or discord may be evident if you refuse.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get out and mingle today, but be careful. You are likely to meet someone who isn’t who he or she appears. You may find yourself in the middle of a scandal if you are too trusting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more time spent working alongside your peers, the better. The admiration you receive for a job well done will make you feel good about your future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can use your mind to capture any audience you have today. New partnerships can form if you meet someone equally imaginative.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Tread carefully in your personal life. Problems at home may set you back if you didn’t make room for error. Initiate change too soon and you will have to do some fancy footwork.

Birthday Baby: You are in tune to what’s going on around you and can size up a situation and make adjustments. You are a participant and a mediator and have strong intuition.