CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Billy Gilman, 17; Priscilla Presley, 60; Patti LaBelle, 61; Bob Dylan, 64

Happy Birthday: Make this year a new starting point with new goals and a whole new strategy. Don’t judge yourself on the past but instead on what you do each day to improve your future. This can turn into a feel-good kind of year if you are true to your dreams, hopes and wishes for the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Circumstances will be very unusual with your finances or the money matters of someone to whom you are close. Handle any joint financial ventures with kid gloves. This is not the time to criticize what others do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take time out for a little romancing. Do something special with someone who makes you happy. You will find interesting items if you go shopping or attend an auction. Self-improvement projects will enhance your appearance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Minor problems concerning a close friend or relative may leave you feeling vulnerable. Take better care of yourself by getting back into shape and watching your diet. If you are patient, you will manage to follow your own path.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stop looking back; let go of lovers who are long gone or friends who don’t bother to call. When you decide to take action and start living again, good friendships will find you. You’ve been living in the dark for too long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t bother trying to hide the way you feel – it’s important that you keep things honest and out in the open. It may cause changes to take place in your life, but those alterations are probably overdue. It’s a new day – move forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful if you must travel today. Delays and poor directions will cause you frustration. Someone you work with may twist your words if you aren’t precise in your speech. A sudden change may throw you for a loop.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be taken advantage of by an organization if you are too eager to offer your services or money to a nonprofit pursuit. Charity begins at home. Consider your future security and ensuring that you will be financially set.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is not the day to start a fight with anyone. Discord will lead to upset and mistakes. Put your efforts into physical work and forget about your worries for the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be industrious and conscientious. Tie up loose ends and clear your calendar so you can start something new and exciting. Don’t leave your domestic responsibilities for others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Talk about your ideas and what you have to offer. Taking on a partner will be a good option for you. Take short trips if it will enable you to drum up more interest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t expect things to run smoothly if you have been hiding information or avoiding someone. Finish what you start and don’t lead anyone on. If you are honest about the way you feel and what you want to do, you will be much further ahead in the end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let a jealous colleague or friend cause you any grief. Stick up for yourself and your beliefs. You will get far more done on your own today. Sudden changes will make you think about your options.

Birthday Baby: You are versatile, creative and very inventive. You are in tune and true to yourself. You can be stubborn and charming at the same time.