Happy Birthday: This year, an active role most be played in both your personal and professional life. A chance to do something that will be memorable should be considered. Travel and learning will have a profound effect on the direction you take in the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may experience problems dealing with contractors or making changes to your residence. Social activities will open up doors and bring you new business contacts. A partnership may need to be rekindled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will have plenty happening professionally and financially, and you don’t want to miss out. Don’t keep your ideas to yourself; it’s time to present and promote what you are capable of doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can have it all today just by following through with your plans. You will have a unique and clever way of dealing with any situation that arises. Love is in a high cycle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will take three steps forward and five back today. Not much is likely to pan out, but if you do have something creative to work on, by all means give it your all. Dealing with personal matters will be difficult.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sudden changes regarding a contract or legal matter will surface. Focus on financial deals. Make some changes to your appearance, and you can expect to get compliments. Someone you know has a greater interest in you than you realize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Nothing will be easy to deal with today. Whatever you expect, the opposite will happen. Secret affairs or hidden matters will not be stable and will only cause greater confusion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not much will escape you today. You are dead-on in all that you do and see. You can take nothing and turn it into something. You will charm others both personally and professionally. Reach for the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can make a difference if you go the distance. Travel will lead to choice deals, publishing and great offers. This can be a turning point for you as long as you don’t waffle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your mind will be on personal matters, social activity and getting into a lucrative partnership. A chance to do something different will entice you. A more aggressive approach to what you do will help you reach your goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Play it safe today. Expect opposition and prepare to defend yourself and your ideas. Go it alone, and you stand a much better chance when it comes to getting things accomplished. Avoid arguments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Everything is changing in your life. Take control and guide matters in a direction that will bring about a better future for you. Study, learning and upgrading should be your intent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A deal can be struck if you force the issue. You know what you want, and you should be able to get it in writing today. Listen to what others have to say, and you will pick up valuable information.

Birthday Baby: You have what it takes to be great. You have tremendous strength and courage, and you follow through with whatever you pursue. You are passionate, endearing and have a good perception of what you can do.