CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 33, Mary J. Blige, 34, Kim Coles, 39, Naomi Judd, 59

Happy Birthday: This is an ideas year for you. Do your research and make a few sample runs before you go full tilt. Don’t let anyone push you into doing too much, too fast. You know your own capabilities and what works best for you, so stick to it and head to victory. Your numbers are 11, 14, 18, 27, 39, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If someone is nice to you, it doesn’t mean that he or she is on your side. Watch your back when it comes to work-related matters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As long as you keep moving and talk to people viewing your situation from the outside, you stand to benefit. Someone close to you will cause trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sign up for a course that will help you professionally. A business trip will pay off in terms of the deal you close. You can meet someone interesting.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money – or the lack of it – may be on your mind. A partnership may be on shaky ground if you don’t agree on a budget or how money should be spent. Compromise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get into a deep, dark discussion with someone who is nagging or criticizing you. Concentrate on getting ahead professionally and you will make progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do your homework before you make a big purchase. Don’t let a fast talker push you into closing a deal you aren’t ready to close.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The coast may appear to be clear, but if you leave your work unattended or in the hands of one of your peers, you can expect to come back to a mess. A love interest is in the picture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Not the best day to make decisions that will affect your personal life or your home. Asking questions and looking at other possibilities will pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone you least expect will bend over backwards to help you when you are in need. This act of kindness will give you a different perspective on life, love and your future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An interesting turn of events will occur with respect to how you earn your living. Times are changing and so are you, so don’t settle for a position that is leading nowhere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be inclined to blurt out how you feel and what you expect from others today. Try not to go overboard, or someone you really care about will turn around and walk away.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be considered Robin Hood today for your generous offerings and quiet way of doing things for others. Less publicity will bring you what you need to further your position.

Birthday Baby: You are sturdy, steadfast and very in tune with what is going on around you. You have a great outlook that will always win you points. You can lead as well as follow.