CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Natasha Richardson, 42; Louis Farrakhan, 72; Mort Sahl, 78; Jonathan Jackson, 23

Happy Birthday: Everything you do this year will make a difference to your future. Financial gains can be made, but only if you are willing to do something unique. If there is something you want, realize that you will have to fight for it. This can be a great year – but it will require effort on your part.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Traveling to a destination that is inspiring and creative will get you moving in a whole new direction. Communicating with people in the know or who have experience you lack will help you make a decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The more you look back at your goals and aspirations from the past, the closer you will come to turning some of your dreams into a reality. Just because you may not be able to do exactly what you had planned doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of that industry, organization or culture in some way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Things are heating up in your world. Stay calm and make the most of some good opportunities that are present. Plan some form of entertainment that will allow you to mix business with pleasure. A passionate evening is in order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be feeling a little restless today. Make some changes to your surroundings. The more you can do to spruce up your living space, the better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This will be a hectic day. You will be involved in a wide variety of projects. It will take organization and patience to get everything done the way you want. Once finished, you will discover a romantic opportunity is waiting for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let things get to you today. Being overly concerned about a problem you think you are having will cause the situation to escalate. Avoid being judgmental; listen and observe without taking over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have some interesting ideas about your future and how to make changes leading to a better life. Personal alterations will turn out better than you expect. Let go of anyone or anything dragging you down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time to collect old debts and to clear up money matters. Once you start the ball rolling, you will feel much better about your future. A tighter budget or a solid investment will get you moving in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Just when you think you’ve figured everything out, something will happen that will change your mind. Love is prominent, but make sure you stick to one person. Spreading yourself around or leading someone on will come back to haunt you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your nose out of everyone else’s business and you will do much better today. Arguments will not solve problems. Pushing your will on someone will lead to opposition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your generosity may be welcomed and appreciated, but it may leave you feeling cash- poor. You can show how much you care by offering your time or a service you know will help others out. Love is in a high cycle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have the discipline to get things done, but you are likely to cause ill feelings with someone if you go about things without getting approval. Don’t get irritable or you will get the same response in return.

Birthday Baby: You are changeable, versatile and very interested in everything and everyone. You are a good student and a wonderful teacher. You are inquisitive, competitive and always looking for a challenge.