CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justine Bateman, 39; Seal, 42; Jeff Daniels, 50; Smokey Robinson, 65

Happy Birthday: The time to prepare is now. You have some great ideas that you need to develop, and this is the year to do it. If you start now, you will be right on target when the time comes to make your move and forge ahead. It’s what you do now that will determine your payoff in the future. Your numbers are 12, 24, 27, 32, 40, 46

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your dreamlike manner will catch everyone off guard. Be careful not to lead anyone on who may be counting on you. It’s not a bad idea to let everyone know that you need a little time for you. Don’t let disgruntled friends or family members make you feel guilty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things are beginning to look up. You should be able to persuade others to help you. You will have an opportunity to work on something that interests you. Social activity will turn out to be better than anticipated. Someone you meet will entice you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can get a lot done if you buckle down and put in some extra hours. It won’t take much for you to realize the potential of a project that is looming. Jump in and get a head start, and you will impress your peers. Actions will be important.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have a lot of options today. If you are quick to act and if you multitask, you should be able to take advantage of several opportunities. Information will be made available through an interesting source. Emotions will run high.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Home is where the heart is, so plan to entertain or make changes to your home. There isn’t anything you can’t accomplish if you put your mind to it. Your creative ideas will spark an interest in someone who is heading in the same direction you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go where the action is. You need to participate in order to make things happen. Romance will be highlighted. You can make personal changes that will enhance your looks. An investment may tempt you. Don’t spend what you don’t have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may want to keep things on the quiet side today. Someone will put the blame on you if things don’t get done. You will have to buckle down and do your fair share. Keep in mind that less can be more. A mistake will lead to tension.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is what you’ve been waiting for. An opportunity is present to meet someone who can alter your future. You will have some very unique ideas that will separate you from everyone else. Follow your gut feeling and proceed with confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone may not agree with what you are trying to do. You may want to reconsider your intentions as well. It’s fine to want to do your own thing, but when it affects others, you have to consider the consequences. Look before you leap.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotions will be running high, and it may be difficult to keep things in perspective if you are self-absorbed today. Someone you care about may feel left out or want to throw in the towel. It’s time to savor worthwhile relationships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Getting together with someone unusual or whom you don’t get to see very much will be informative. Someone from your past may pop back into your life. Mix and match in order to come up with something different. Your creative talent will be recognized.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You should be feeling pretty good about your choices today. Speak up and share your ideas with people you feel have similar vision. Change can be good, so don’t hide from the inevitable. Embrace new beginnings and you will excel.

Birthday Baby: You are caring, cautious and extremely sensitive. You are intuitive and sense when something is wrong or right. You are a dreamer who believes that anything is possible. You can make things happen.