CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Osbourne, Scott Weiland, Carrie Snodgress, John Cleese.

Happy Birthday: Take a leap of faith and you will find yourself smack dab in the middle of something you have wanted for a long time. This is not the year to sit around pondering over what you should or shouldn’t do. Take the initiative and turn your ideas into something lucrative.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Erratic behavior will not solve problems. Be careful not to put demands on others. You will face a challenge if you are difficult to get along with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get everything out in the open so that a decision can be made. Stay on top of any dealings you have with institutions or government agencies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are in a good position today. Don’t stop until you reach your goals. Personal changes can be made and romance is in a high cycle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Not a lot will turn in your favor today. Take a breather and refrain from making a decision that could leave you in a precarious position. Protect your home and family.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You should be moving about today. Go to the source and find out the information required to move forward. Follow your heart when it comes to love and romance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money matters can go awry if you aren’t careful. Don’t leave anything to chance or in someone else’s hands. Do your best to help someone in need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may find it hard to deal with others today. Take a backseat until you know where everyone stands. Observation will get you much further than confrontation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone may not be as friendly as they appear. Don’t reveal your secrets. Focus on what you can do to make your professional goals more attainable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A social gathering will lead to romance. You can make personal changes that will bring you added confidence. Children may play an important role in your life today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may find it hard to make ends meet if you have been too generous with someone you love. Family feuds are likely to develop if you don’t take care of disagreements swiftly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will know exactly what’s needed to get things moving. Your ability to take over the show will impress others. Travel and learning should be high on your list.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Health issues may arise. Leave yourself time to rest. Financial frustrations will escalate if you haven’t set up a budget that is within your means.

Birthday Baby: You can and will be great as long as you stick to your original game plan. You are courageous yet practical and will always find a way to get what you want without brute force.