CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julia Stiles, 24; Reba McEntire, 50; Dianne Wiest, 57; Ken Howard, 61.

Happy Birthday: You have had a couple of things go wrong but you are an Aries and can bounce back fast. This year opportunities are in abundance. Don’t let life pass you by because you are stuck in the past. Begin anew. Your life is changing, so get moving in a progressive direction.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A chance to do something great is present. Use your powers of persuasion and your ability to get things done, and you will excel. This is the ideal time to pick up information that will help you make your next important decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Getting together socially with friends or colleagues will be worthwhile. Youngsters in your life will give you a different perspective. Get busy turning any wrong into a right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not be all that happy about something going on at work, but if you stick to what you know, you will overcome any pitfall that confronts you. Your versatility and adaptability will enable you to far exceed anything that stands in your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will be in a sociable mood, but not everyone around you will share your enthusiasm. Focus on doing something nice for someone you care about. Actions will definitely be the route to take.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your heart is in the right place, and your ability to grasp what is going on and act quickly to make matters better will pay off. Don’t trust anyone who tries to play with your emotions. Your personal life may suffer if you are gullible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Talk to someone you respect about an idea you have. You need more input before you decide to spend your money. A change in your professional direction may not turn out to be what you expect. Think before you act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Money can be made in an unusual way, but if you take a risk or gamble, you are likely to experience loss. A short trip to meet with someone who is interested in doing business should pay off. Poor information will be given unintentionally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will feel emotional and a little uncertain today. Busy yourself with things that you can do by yourself. The less you have to rely on others, the better. You can take a creative project you are working on to the next stage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a look at your personal papers and make any overdue changes quickly. You may find yourself in an uncompromising position if you have neglected family responsibilities. Entertaining the people who mean the most to you will pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sudden changes in your personal life or with a partnership will leave you questioning what to do next. Don’t back away from a good thing. A new direction is not necessarily positive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on getting things accomplished and out of the way. The less you leave undone, the better you will feel. Not everyone will be easy to deal with. If you are bogged down with responsibilities, you won’t be able to take care of personal matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are changeable, so don’t go locking yourself into any set direction. This is not the time to make promises, but rather to find out what you want to do with the rest of your life.

Birthday Baby: Powerful, independent and a little ahead best describes you. You are creative, opportunistic and very receptive to new things. You are intelligent but lacking in patience.