CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Rowland, 24, Jennifer Aniston, 36, Sheryl Crow, 43, Burt Reynolds, 69

Happy Birthday: So much can happen this year if you believe in yourself and your abilities. You have been pondering over things for some time now. Just because you have had past failures is no reason to give up on your dreams. In the past your timing wasn’t right, but now it is, so don’t miss out by denying yourself the opportunity to be successful. Your numbers are 8, 14, 25, 33, 36, 40

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may feel uncertain about your home and the conditions you are living under. Discipline and focusing on what needs to be done in order to make things right will be required. Change will be good in the end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t make promises you can’t keep, and everything will turn out fine. As long as you steer clear of opposition and focus on what you can do to help others, you will feel good at the end of the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make sure that when you say you can do something, you truly are a master when asked to perform. Someone with a critical eye is likely to call your bluff. Direct and precise actions will pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be ready to take action, especially to your home or family. Money matters will be easily cleared up. Getting involved in something different will lead to meeting someone special.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Much will depend on how you handle the people around you today. If you are humble, gracious and kind you will get your way. A change in your financial situation is looking favorable. Luck is with you today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is plenty of excitement going today. You can make progress through the people you influence today. A partnership may be on unstable ground. Taking precise action will help you smooth things over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share your knowledge with people who are just as intuitively creative as you are, and it will make a difference to the outcome of anything that you are working on. This is the perfect day to make positive changes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Not everyone will get what you are trying to do, but the ones who do will be in your corner to help you every step of the way. Love is apparent, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to spend time with that special someone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You know what you have to do, but don’t expect it to be smooth sailing. Someone who cares about you will be worried and will probably try to stand in your way. Communication will clear the air, so don’t skirt the questions being asked.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have a lot to contend with today, but the end result will bring you exactly what you want. Talk about your dreams and you will get the help you need to turn them into a reality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are the only one who can change your life. Begin with an honest look at your lifestyle and consider what you can and should do to help you strive for a better future. It’s up to you to make changes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional matters may get to you. Don’t let them cost you money or make you feel ill. Letting things linger on will be your biggest mistake today.

Birthday Baby: You have a humanitarian quality that enables you to contribute to society. You are well-liked, looked up to and compassionate. You are a straight shooter, always fair and just with others.