CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Will Smith, Scottie Pippen, Heather Locklear.

Happy Birthday: Love and romance are in the spotlight this year. Creative opportunities will develop. If you take one of your ideas and turn it into something lucrative, you will discover that life is pretty good for you this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ve got to be feeling the excitement coming to a climax. Get out and participate. Love and romance will be the highlight of your day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t expect to get any help today. You will have to fend for yourself and watch out for pitfalls. Stand your ground and follow your own path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t sit idle or you will miss out on something exciting today. Interact with people from different backgrounds. Travel, learning and love are highlighted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may not be given all the information required to make a good decision about financial matters. An older relative may need more help than you first realized.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone may trick you into believing something that isn’t so. Find out for yourself before you blame the wrong person. Don’t overspend trying to impress someone you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not realize what you are up against. Don’t make promises you can’t fulfill. This is a good time to do something to help an organization that deals with animals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Children may play a significant role in your life. Get involved in something that will help others and bring you acclaim for your kindness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t burn bridges. Let things settle down before making a move. Now is the time to plan, not to take action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something fabulous will happen if you are a Good Samaritan. The more you offer to help others, the better you will look and the more likely you are to attract new friends, partners and love connections.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a lot going for you, but be aware that someone may tell you false information to get you to do something. Be thorough and only follow through with the plans you have control over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel a little confused about your personal life. Don’t try to fix something that can’t be fixed. Take a look at the changes you would like to make that will bring you added confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Work behind the scenes on something you know will bring you some recognition as well as a feeling of satisfaction. A relationship you are in should be nurtured if you want it to remain on good terms.

Birthday Baby: You have all the qualities that can win you favors and get you the backing you need to follow your dreams. You are clever, charismatic and very inventive. Your intuition will never let you down.