CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Filan, 26; Marc Cohn, 46; Huey Lewis, 55; Julie Nixon Eisenhower, 57.

Happy Birthday: You are heading into prosperous times. This is a perfect year to publish your work or to get involved in a creative venture. The more you expand your mind and knowledge, the more secure you will feel. Your confidence is coming back, so don’t pass up a chance to do something unique.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be very careful how you handle your loved ones today. You will be dealing with someone who is overly sensitive. Plan to relax and listen to the complaints that others have.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Much can be accomplished regarding partnerships or personal relationships. Deal with issues that have been irking you, and make the necessary changes. The time for improvement is now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can achieve the most if you are intent on getting ahead professionally. Your unique ideas may not be shared by your peers, but someone will have the same vision as you and help you out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Examine your situation very carefully before you make your move. A solution you thought might work is likely to end up in disaster. Refrain from letting other people know your problems.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change in your financial situation looks positive. Use your intelligence to get your idea approved by the people who can make a difference to your professional position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Changes are apparent regarding a partnership you are currently in. Take the initiative to make improvements or reforms. You will have a financial opportunity or sudden good fortune come your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let personal matters hold you back. There is something you need to do, and the sooner you get on with it, the better. Procrastination will be the enemy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The time has come to try your hand at something a little different from your normal business practice. Get tough so that people will stop taking advantage of your talent and honesty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be confused with the reaction you are getting from other people today. This is not a good time to exaggerate. Travel or drumming up additional information is where you should place your effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have plenty to contend with today, especially where partnerships are concerned. Circumstances are likely to change. Prepare to deal with matters swiftly before they get out of hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A sudden turn of events will affect your professional future. Don’t get upset – the end result will be in your favor. A new love interest will get you thinking of what you want to change in your personal life. A short trip will lead to information that will help you make an important decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can roll with the punches today and actually turn negatives into positives. A chance to experience a different lifestyle or way of doing things will leave you feeling better about your future. Socializing will lead to romance.

Birthday Baby: You have a great imagination and a wonderful sense of humor. Your outlook is bright and your disposition sunny. You are good at finding solutions or bringing about reform.