CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Thora Birch, 23; Le Toya Luckett, 24; Alex Kingston, 42; Bobby McFerrin, 55

Happy Birthday: Things are speeding up for you this year. You will face opposition, turmoil and some regrets but out of that you will move forward with less baggage and more wisdom. This can be a turning point in your life if you do what’s right.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t get all fired up over something you can do nothing about. Be smart and work on what you know will pay off. Anxiety will only cause you to miss out on something that can manifest into something good.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel, communications and just trying to maneuver situations to suit your needs will backfire today. Get all the facts. Your ability to get things done will help, but keep your eye on what everyone else is doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can make some new friends today if you take part in something unusual. An opportunity to do something creative or to get involved with younger people should be taken advantage of. Good things will happen if you are open to suggestions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on love and try to put your emotional insecurity on the back burner. Take action and follow through with your promises. Talk less and do more, and you will come out on top.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will grab the attention of someone who can and will help you. Your ideas are good, and you have a pretty good handle on how you want to do things. Money matters can be resolved in an unusual and unique way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will be industrious today, but don’t put your own money on the line or pay for others. For those wanting to get involved in what you are doing, cash must be put on the table first.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotional matters may rise to the surface in your personal life. Don’t get angry or start something you can’t finish. Take time to think and find a place you can go to avoid confrontation. Taking action now will lead to a huge mistake.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Say what’s on your mind and take a position of control. Once you show your position and are determined not to budge, you’ll be surprised how quickly everyone will bend to thinking your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be in the mood to get things done and to do something spectacular. Your mind is racing, but if you get too many steps ahead, you will lose the very people you need to support you. Patience will pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be on top of your game, but if you don’t stick to what you know and stay aboveboard with the way you do things, you may run into a little opposition. Take the advice given by someone who cares about you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Travel, learning and trying to focus on your future are where it’s at today. Take a look around you and spend time with the people who will help you expand your ideas and thoughts. Ask questions and take notes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone may try to take advantage of you or cause you problems when it comes to doing your work. Leave yourself enough time to backtrack. Don’t let love matters cloud your mind.

Birthday Baby: You are hopeful, caring and aggressive. Your passionate nature will take you one step beyond where you should go. Your charisma and bravado will always help you see matters through to the end.