CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Brendan Shanahan, Princess Caroline of Monaco.

Happy Birthday: This can be a very productive year for you if you put in the hours, intensity and hard work required to make things happen. You are the only person who can turn things around or make your life better. Don’t settle for anything less.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Offer your hand in friendship to someone you meet through a common interest. Getting involved in something you believe in will give you the chance to give back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A stubborn attitude will work against you today. Emotional turmoil will result. Someone you work with will not be sympathetic to your dilemma.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone may try to stand in your way or you may be inclined to let your personal life take precedence over your business goals. If you do, you will be paying too high a price.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will have to be careful when dealing with legal, financial or health matters. The information you receive is not likely to be accurate. Follow your own line of investigation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Uncertainty about the way someone feels about you will play on your mind. You won’t get the whole truth today. Eventually, this person will show true colors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A turn of events will lead to a better position or at least more responsibility. This is a perfect day to make an honest assessment of how you are doing in all aspects of your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Self-improvement prospects look good. Develop an idea that you have. People you meet will be impressed and intrigued.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may have to deal with someone who is overindulgent today. Problems at home will stem from deception or the use of stimulants. Focus on creative projects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your heart is in the right place, and the help you offer others will be appreciated and bring you added popularity. Plan your next vacation with someone you love or a close friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may find yourself re- evaluating what you thought it was that you wanted to accomplish in life. Be sure that you base your decision on your own needs and not on the needs of those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Go easy on yourself and those you love. Emotional problems will unfold if you can’t distance yourself from someone who may not be good for you. Focus on your goals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will have a wonderful effect today on people who are going through problems, helping them to see the possibilities. You will be an inspiration, and that could bring about reform.

Birthday Baby: You are inquisitive, playful, sensitive, loyal and tolerant. You will do what you can to help others and you don’t expect anything in return.