CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 32; Cyndi Lauper, 52; Meryl Streep, 56; Todd Rundgren, 57.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be close to losing your composure today. Expect to have to deal with incompetence and people who are trying to put you down. This is a day to stay on your toes and to refrain from getting upset or angry.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get together with old friends. Someone from your past will encourage you to follow the dreams you used to have. You owe it to yourself to consider what you want for a change. Love is in a high cycle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will be in a high learning cycle today. You can make some interesting career moves if you are unique in your approach and with your resume. Family finances will be an issue you have to deal with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will be emotional, so try not to let things get out of control. You will have a tendency to see things from a one-sided point of view; this will lead to negativity and accomplishing little.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s all about work, performance and advancement today. If you take a practical, industrious approach, you will turn heads, impress your peers and move ahead. A financial change is apparent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Doing for others will bring the highest rewards. Children may play an important role in your life today. A group you get involved in will lead to someone who will change your life in a positive way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a back seat today. There is nothing you can do to change what is going on around you, so retreat and focus on what you can do for yourself. Take time to reflect before you can make an important decision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Moving about and getting things done is where you will make your greatest gains. Make cold calls, go to interviews and talk to people who can offer you assistance, support and even partnerships. The more demanding you are, the more commanding you will be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Everything will hinge on money, health and legal matters today. Take care of these issues, but don’t let anyone back you into a corner. Gambling will not bring the results you are looking for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have to face yourself in the mirror and ask some pretty tough questions of yourself. You are at a pivotal point in your life, and you have to decide which way to go. Weigh all the pros and cons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will have problems with authority figures if you aren’t on your best behavior. Don’t allow yourself to become involved in something that may not be in your best interest. Think before you act.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Everything you touch will turn in your favor. This is a perfect day for love, developing ideas, socializing and pursuing your dreams. Don’t hesitate to make the changes that will better your life.

Birthday Baby: You have a heart of gold and an unusual way of pursuing your goals. You have a temper when it comes to emotional matters, and you can be stubborn when you don’t get your way.