CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, Edward Furlong, Peter O’Toole, Carroll O’Connor.

Happy Birthday: Take the straight approach this year and you won’t be sorry. If you really want results, don’t count on others, but do the work yourself and take all the praise that comes with a job well done. It’s all a matter of setting your priorities straight this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can profit if you look at your personal financial situation and set forth a budget. Start today by putting a little aside for your retirement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do something out of the ordinary today. Partnerships are changing in a favorable way, so don’t rock the boat. Let things unfold naturally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Protect yourself from anyone trying to upstage you. You will have to prove your worth and take control if you don’t want to end up being blamed for someone else’s mistake.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): This is the perfect day to open up to the world around you. A creative approach to the way you look and the things you do will attract favorable attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Money deals should be on your mind. Take care of the secret matter you are involved in. Now is the time to plan a surprise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may find it impossible to think today if someone you care about is giving you a hard time. Do not overreact to personal matters that will lead to a nonproductive day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have the ideas, creativity and imagination to bring something very interesting to the table. Money can be made in a most entertaining way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow through with your plans today. Doing what will help someone else get ahead instead of working on your own talents will only set you back. Romantic connections can be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may not have a handle on what’s going on around you today. Steer clear of trouble and don’t offer something you can’t deliver.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Gathering information should be your main concern today. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to handle the people around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can accomplish so much today if you set your mind to it and do what you do best. Everyone will be impressed with your ability to take charge and get things done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be emotionally confused or challenged today. Try to keep things straight. Ask questions and don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

Birthday Baby: Your sensitive, caring and empathetic nature will win you popularity. You are intuitive and can be quite entertaining when given the chance.