CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Billy Dean, 43; Debralee Scott, 52; Emmylou Harris, 58; Leon Russell, 63.

Happy Birthday: More changes are apparent, but this time you are in control. Calculate what you have to do to get to where you see yourself a year from now. Once you define your direction, it won’t be difficult to start the process of moving forward. Don’t think of anything as being too much trouble or too hard.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be speedy, but today it’s best to be a little reluctant. You don’t want to make the first move and then be ostracized for your choice. Play it smart and you will have no regrets.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Handling matters using proper protocol will be the key to your success today. Love and romance can play a major role in your life today. Make arrangements to do something with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An older friend may need your assistance. Don’t forgo an invitation because someone is trying to dump added responsibilities in your lap. You have the energy to get a whole lot more done than you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step back and let the people around you take over. It isn’t your nature to let others do for you, but today you need to accept their offers. A change in attitude will help you conform to a change in lifestyle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on what you can do to live a healthier and happy life. You can make some important decisions and changes that will lead to better finances. It is time to rid yourself of the unnecessary people and things in your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s the weekend, so take a break and have some fun. Make today one of those days that allow you to be yourself and not worry so much about every little detail. You will draw people to your side if you are relaxed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nothing is perfect, but it can be close if you don’t let your emotions get the better of you today. You will have lots of opportunities to do enjoyable things that will bring you a better sense of who you are and what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): View change as an adventure, and you will discover how much life has to offer. It’s time to take a chance on yourself and push what you do well. You’ll attract both business and personal partners if you get out there.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You appear to be in a push-pull situation. On one side you are gung ho and ready to take on the world, and on the other you find many obstacles holding you back. You will be able to wend your way through all the nonsense.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Position yourself well, or you will discover someone is probably out to take you down. Protect your assets and don’t be too willing to offer your time or money for nothing. Don’t let someone take credit for what you have done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let everyone around you instigate things. Save your energy for love, romance, entertainment or pampering yourself. This is a great day to do something strictly for your pleasure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The more you put off until a later date, the more difficult it will be to catch up. Do what you can to tidy up and put things in order. Save a little time for the treasured people in your life.

Birthday Baby: You know no bounds. You will always be where the action is. You are responsible, dependable and very reliable. You are popular but not without enemies.