CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kirk Franklin, 35, Ellen DeGeneres, 47, Eddie Van Halen, 50, Lucinda Williams, 52

Happy Birthday: It’s full speed ahead this year. You should be focusing on how much you can get done, not how much you have already finished. Looking forward with optimism and a positive attitude will be what makes the difference. You will be persuasive, and this will enable you to drum up whatever support you need along the way. Your hard work and dedication will pay off as long as you don’t spend too much or take on more than you can handle. Your numbers are 4, 17, 22, 28, 31, 35.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Lots can happen. Romance is highlighted. You’ll have plenty of energy, so dig in and do your best to get things done. Don’t slow down because someone disagrees with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Problems you least expect will develop. Someone may try to force you to make a snap decision. If you aren’t ready to make your move, decline whatever is being offered.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your curiosity will lead you into some extraordinary conversations. Find out as much as you can about something you are interested in trying. Change is beckoning you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Give your attention to doing the best you can. Someone will recognize your talent and want to help you or form a partnership with you. Don’t give up too much because you are flattered.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you really want to get into a battle over something that is trivial? Stop and think about what you can do to make your relationships work better. A little compromising may be the key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone you work with or for may not be giving you the credit you deserve. Protect your interests. Explain your position and your plan. Talks can help you out substantially today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get with it and have a little fun. You can turn an ordinary day into one of love, romance, creativity and getting down to business. Avoid disputes and pushy people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t pay attention to negative people who are trying to deflate your ego. You have good friends who will help you get on with your life and find your way. Get back to basics.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Blow your own horn and exaggerate a little if you want. Someone will take interest in what you have to say and help you get what you want. Sell your ideas and you will prosper.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have a good handle on what you need to do in order to make things fall into place. Money invested in concrete plans will turn out to be more profitable than you imagined.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more you can do to meet new people, share ideas and make plans to move forward with your life, the better. This is a day for change and positive action. Take the initiative.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Money, work and doing what you can to get ahead should be on your mind. The more you can learn about a topic that will help you convince others of your abilities, the better.

Birthday Baby: You are a little dynamo. You are always on the go and eager to try new things. You are engaging and draw a lot of attention to yourself. You are looked up to and always prepared to take a leadership position.