CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Charlie Sheen, Valerie Perrine, Eileen Brennan, Alan Ladd.

Happy Birthday: Prepare to sprint this year. The opportunities will be flying at you fast and furiously, so start training for the biggest event of your life. Success is within reach. This is your time, my friend, so enjoy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take action, especially about work and money. Petty differences will only slow you down. Eliminate the stress in your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things don’t have to get out of control. You may be emotional, but if you play your cards right, you will be able to get what you want or who you want with ease.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take your time and wait until everyone around you has shown his or her intent. Once you have the information you need, it will be much easier for you to make the right choice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can make a positive impression by letting your thoughts be known. Use your good memory and excellent ability to find a solution to whatever you face, and you will be held in high regard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone is likely to give you a hard time today. This is not the time to run but to move forward in the most direct manner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved in community or cultural events today. You will make new friends and learn valuable information. Consider a trip to a faraway place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take advantage of your intuition and you should be able to make a little extra cash. Renovations or doing something to make your home more comfortable will be beneficial.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can end or begin a relationship or make a commitment, if you are ready. You will do well both professionally and personally when it comes to getting along.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider making a few changes to your lifestyle. A healthier attitude and routine will do wonders for you in all aspects of your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have everything figured out and will be ahead of any competition you face today. Your hard-nosed business attitude will bring about some very interesting opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Things may not run smoothly around home, so find something to do that will take you away for the day. Time away will ease the tension that you have been undergoing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make plans to reunite with someone from your past or hook up with good friends. Someone to whom you mention your ideas will probably help you out.

Birthday Baby: You have a strong sense of right and wrong. You will fight for your beliefs, and although you can be stubborn it is usually to your benefit in the end. You have a practical hardworking attitude that will help you excel.