CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Jason Leigh, 43, Christopher Guest, 57, Barbara Hershey, 57, Al Kooper, 61

Happy Birthday: Doors are opening this year, so don’t hesitate to walk through them. You can prove your point, promote your ideas and take great pride in what you know you are good at doing. You can hone your skills, make your moves and step into the limelight when you are ready to share your ideas with the rest of the world. Strong actions will bring progressive results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t have to wait any longer. The time to take a chance is now. Apply for whatever position, grant or anything else, and you should have no trouble getting it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hold off making an important decision until you know you have all the information you need. A wrong impression will be made so don’t judge someone too quickly. Take your time today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): No one will outdo you today. You will be right on target and ready to take on any challenge. Your quick answers and savoir-faire will carry you a long way. Stand tall and be confident.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You should make a few changes even if it does go against your grain. Once you have done so you will feel much better about the way things turn out. A little will go a long way today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be on display and enjoying every minute of it. You can grab the attention of someone who will interest you and influence your future. Money can be made, and changes will be rewarding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put everything you’ve got into whatever project you have going. The less you deal with others and the more you do by yourself, the better. Avoid any disagreements if possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are in a creative cycle that must be put to good use. Whether you work on your appearance, a hobby or getting up close and personal with someone you love, it will turn out splendidly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may want to double-check everything you do today. You will be absentminded and likely to leave out something important. Ask for help if you are feeling overwhelmed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be the ruler of your domain today. Take charge and get things done. You will be looked up to, and your entertaining persona will bring you great popularity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It may be the weekend, but you should really put your efforts into work and getting ahead. Putting in a little extra time will go a lot further than you imagine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be light years ahead of everyone else. Love and romance are predominant, and attending events will result in meeting someone special or hooking up with someone from your past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrate on you and what changes you would like to make within or without. The time to get your footing back is now. Let go of the habits you have picked up from someone else.

Birthday Baby: You aspire to do what you know in your heart is best for you. You are outgoing, determined and certainly willing to do whatever is necessary to get where you want to go. You are a doer, an achiever and an adventurer.