CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hideaki Takizawa, 23; Jennifer Capriati, 29; M.C. Hammer, 43; Bud Cort, 57.

Happy Birthday: You may be asking yourself what life is all about. Aspire to accomplish all the goals you have set for yourself along the way. This is the perfect year to stop contemplating and start the process of actually doing what you want to do. Travel, learning and getting down to business should be your goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Once you fix up your surroundings, you will feel better about yourself and probably be far more efficient. A financial gain is possible. Check out personal papers, assets and investments. You will be lucky today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional matters may get to you today. Don’t be too eager to share the way you feel. Someone may be deceptive with you regarding a personal situation. Observation will be required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on living a healthy lifestyle. Putting more emphasis on a job you are doing will pay off. Getting involved in a group endeavor will lead to meeting someone unique. A partner will take you by surprise. Prepare to act quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have had so much to contend with that a little pampering is in order. Even if you just sit down with a good book and relax, you will feel so much better at the end of the day. A change regarding your friends is likely to occur.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The powerful way that you take charge will determine how far you will get, but don’t be too eager to believe everything you are told. Someone is probably trying to outdo you or take advantage of your generosity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can depend on the information offered to you today. An important deal or contract should be signed if possible. Your ability to make a change midstream will be to your benefit and will provide an element of surprise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t take chances when it comes to your personal relationships. Do whatever it takes to keep the peace. Take a different approach to whatever you do, including your career.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will have to contain your emotions today. Someone may try to take advantage of you if you show your vulnerability. The more you accomplish, the less likely you are to be taken advantage of.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Have a little fun, but don’t neglect your responsibilities. Get the work out of the way first, or you may find yourself caught in an awkward position. Romance should be high on your list late in the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As much as you probably want to help someone else, it’s best to help yourself first. Someone may try to take advantage of you. A new friendship may lead to an interesting new activity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your heart may lead you in one direction, but your common sense will probably redirect you. Take a breather and distance yourself from people who are not the best influence. This is a sink-or-swim sort of day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be a little unpredictable, especially about affairs of the heart. Get involved in something that interests you, but avoid cults or organizations that want to rule your world. This is not the time to mimic what everyone else is doing.

Birthday Baby: You have drive, determination and the willpower to get you wherever you want to go. You are inquisitive and adventurous, and you like to do things in a grand manner. You are intuitive and always willing to help the underdog.