CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Timberlake, 24, Minnie Driver, 35, Portia de Rossi, 32, Richard Gephardt, 64

Happy Birthday: There is plenty to be done this year if you want to make up for the time you’ve lost the past several years. Much can be accomplished, and the help you need to get your ideas off the ground will be there. Everyone has been waiting for you to pick yourself up and do your own thing. You have a fabulous imagination and an incredibly inventive mind that must be orchestrated this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The chance to get ahead is present. Do whatever you can to show your talents. Someone will recognize your worth and help you. Being passive will lead to missed opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There is no time to waste. Take aggressive action when it comes to making money. The job you do today will set the standard for future projects. A confident attitude will go a long way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You should be able to show everyone how efficient and reliable you can be. You will have no trouble initiating what it is you want to pursue. A partnership will develop into something special.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will be indecisive, but that’s not a bad thing. You are likely to make the wrong choices if you do move forward with something or someone. Be a little secretive. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your outgoing, dynamic way of approaching business will win you points today. Travel and communication are in a high cycle, so don’t hesitate to ask for favors or start something new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you can envision something, you can make it a reality. Your imagination coupled with good work ethics will be all that’s required to see matters through to the end. Romance is prominent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will find yourself in an awkward position if you are too headstrong. Overreacting will not win you favors or help you finish what you start. Stick to what you know and do well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will have a lot riding on the choices you make and the things you do today. Be confident and you will get the interest and the backing you need in order to move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will make an impression on someone who is interested in the same goals as you. Stick to your plans and you will succeed. A new relationship will inspire you to try new things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As much as you would like to be in charge, today is not the day to force your authority on others. Rely on your own abilities and refrain from giving orders. Discord is apparent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The information you receive will help you make a very important choice regarding your future and whom you spend it with. Opportunities to get involved in something good are present.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone unusual will brighten your day. Doing things to make your home more comfortable or pleasing will have a huge impact on the way you feel. Expect to receive a gift.

Birthday Baby: You have everything you need to be successful, popular and in demand. You are bright, articulate, inventive and, most of all, willing to do what’s required of you to reach your goals.