CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 25; Joe Piscopo, 54; Art Bell, 60; Barry Manilow, 62

Happy Birthday: Think before you take on more than you can handle. The temptation to do all and be all will only lead to your downfall. Organization will undoubtedly be the most important factor in your life this year. If you control your actions and impulsiveness, you will excel.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional stress is making it difficult for you to make a decision. Let things settle before you make promises or sign papers. Mistakes will be the result of acting too fast.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone you know in passing will help you out. A new friendship can be developed, and the chance to follow through with what you want to do is evident. Someone may be jealous or try to take credit for your work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t give any little aggravations a second thought. Everything will work out. Today is about having fun and enjoying friends. Do something to enhance your looks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trouble may be brewing at home. Be careful how you deal with family members. You are likely to get more than you bargained for if you are too demanding or clingy. Do something that will help get your blood flowing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Talk to the masters or those with knowledge you can use to get ahead. Equip yourself with all the information you can to start or try something new. A relationship based on creative input will turn into something deep and meaningful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do for yourself, and you won’t be disappointed. A positive frame of mind will be all it takes. Don’t offer too much of your time to others, or you will begin to feel used.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will be anxious today and find it difficult to settle into the things you are supposed to be doing. Coming down on yourself for what you don’t get done will be a waste of time and will only leave you feeling bad. Rest and relax.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is the perfect day to wheel and deal. Money can be made and contracts signed if you are quick to respond. Simplicity will be the key to getting things done. Don’t let anyone discourage you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more outgoing you are, the more attention you will attract. This is a perfect day for love and romance. New beginnings may take you by surprise but will lead you on a very interesting journey.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have enough obstacles in your way without creating more trouble. Do what is necessary and stay out of everyone’s way. Criticism will probably be what sets you off. Don’t take what’s said to heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Work hard, and you will get far enough ahead to take a long and much-needed break. Use the extra time to work on something you’ve wanted to do for some time. A partnership is looking good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t leave any stone unturned concerning money matters. You can prosper if you are creative and innovative with your financial dealings. You will find out some very interesting information from someone you meet by chance.

Birthday Baby: You are compassionate and empathetic, desiring to be the best, but often taking on too much. You are intelligent and have an uncanny memory. You are artistic, unique and helpful.