CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Stipe, 45, Matt Frewer, 47, Dyan Cannon, 68, Floyd Patterson, 70.

Happy Birthday: Uncertainty may cloud your year. You have to get off the fence and on with your life. Do your research, but don’t miss out because you can’t make up your mind. You have it in you to find your way, but you may need a push. Your numbers are 4, 16, 23, 26, 38, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Prepare to look your smartest and be your smartest. Make a positive start to the New Year by taking the first step in a direction that suits you best.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s not too soon to put on the pressure where work and making money is concerned. Go for an interview or push one of your current clients to do more business with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There are so many different variables that you should be considering today. A partnership may take a turn, but in hindsight it will be beneficial.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You don’t have to share your thoughts or nag or criticize someone just because you are feeling a little blue. Do what you can to make your surroundings more comfortable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel, interacting with others and learning will entice you today. You will have some creative ideas, and if you discuss them with someone in the know, you will gain support.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stop thinking about what you should be doing or want to do. It’s up to you to make your move and point yourself in a direction that will better suit your needs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are probably thinking in too grand a fashion today. Size down and you will be able to handle your overhead with more ease.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Everything may depend on what someone else does or whether you can get the right papers signed. A creative approach will bring results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think for yourself. Your strong will and attitude should overrule what anyone else pushes your way. Change may not be good at first, but in the end you’ll be better off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may not be able to solve everyone’s problems today, but as long as you can keep the peace you will do fine. Today is about maintenance, not mastering or forging ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Once you realize that you have to please yourself first, you will do much better. You will stand out and can easily get others to see things your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Everything is changing around you, but that doesn’t mean that you have to like it or change who you are. Wait until the dust settles before you make a move.

Birthday Baby: You have what everyone wants, and you know how to use it to your advantage. You are charismatic, playful and creative, but sometimes a little bit indecisive.