CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 19; Jamie Walters, 36; Tim Allen, 52; Richard Thomas, 54

Happy Birthday: This is a year of opportunity, creativity and change. In your choices, focus on what’s important and leave everything else for the time being. This is not a year to spread yourself thin, but rather to give something you really want to do your very best shot.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is not the day to waste time. A chance to do something different is on the horizon. Check out professional or volunteer positions that interest you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get involved, doing your best to help others. The chance to travel must not be disregarded. You will experience a great idea to help you with future business ventures. Don’t pass up the opportunity to buy something unique.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Unexpected changes may result in your making a poor decision. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. You may want to be accommodating, but consider everything involved before making a promise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make some changes around your home or invite peers over for a meeting. You need to show off one of your best assets: being a fabulous host. It will help you position yourself for advancement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do something that will lead to a new you and a better future. Money can be made through hard work and investments. Perhaps putting a little money behind your own ideas is what you should be doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Finding a solution to a problem that has been bothering you will help to get you back on track. Questioning your motives is probably a good place to start. Once you realize what it is you really want, the rest will be easy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not everyone will be truthful with you today. Do your own thinking and make your own decisions. Protect yourself from greedy people, trying to beat you at your own game.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can finally get somewhere by discussing your ideas with people who may be able to use your services. You will come across as knowledgeable, and people will trust your judgment. You will gain respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone may try to get the better of you. Prepare to do damage control, and you will stay on top. Fixing things up around the home will give you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Partnerships may be up in the air, but if you are quick to evaluate the situation, you will quickly see who is on your side. A diplomatic move will lead to a better future. A joint venture will be to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You need to do something about your spending habits. You are impulsive and will end up in a financial mess. Taking on extra work may solve your money problems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be flippant and very hard to pin down today, but that will be to your advantage. The more you can keep everyone around you guessing, the better the outcome for you.

Birthday Baby: You are sensitive to the needs of others – a Good Samaritan. You have set ideas and a purpose that will lead to great accomplishments. You are disciplined, knowledgeable and willing to go the distance.