CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Anthony Lawrence, 15; Anthony Edwards, 43; Vikki Carr, 64; George McGovern, 83

Happy Birthday: The year ahead will be filled with all sorts of challenges, but none that you can’t handle. You will learn from experience, and this will give you a competitive edge. You will be energetic, undaunted by what is going on around you and ready to go after your goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be dynamic today and should be able to convince others to pitch in and help you. A partnership may come to a head. Stand your ground — you will win if you are confident.

TAURUS (Aopril 20-May 20): Expect to face some opposition. Children or younger people you know will not be thinking clearly. Frustration will mount if you don’t handle the situation you face diplomatically. Consider using reverse psychology.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is so much happening in your personal life that you may be a little overwhelmed. Just because someone makes you an offer doesn’t mean that you have to take it. A long-term investment will pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let the stupidity or incompetence you have to deal with get to you. Expect someone to try to make you look bad or talk behind your back. Innocence and honesty will prevail, making you look even better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are in a high cycle and should take advantage of it on all fronts. Love is looking very good, but investments and professional gains are even stronger. Don’t overdo it on any front.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money matters will arise. An investment can pay off if you don’t become greedy in the process. Emotional matters will surface at home and must be dealt with swiftly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make tremendous headway today. Love and romance are looking positive, and taking a trip will prove to be enlightening. Expect a very interesting conversation with someone who will influence your future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t push yourself on anyone. A problem may arise with regard to your position. Don’t be opposed to taking on a new direction. It may just be the push you need.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take part in whatever you want done instead of leaving it up to someone else to do the work. A sudden change can be expected. Too much running around will lead to little accomplishment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sudden changes regarding your work will cause some difficulty. Try to be objective and compromise – overreacting will only lead to more trouble and change. Be honest with yourself regarding your motives and consider your options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Honesty will be an issue today, especially where partnerships are concerned. It’s time to set the record straight and find out where you stand. Getting baggage off your chest will help pave the way to a better future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Forget about what you can’t change and work toward accomplishing what you can. Work-related matters must be dealt with efficiently. Someone you work with may be trying to undermine you. Watch your back.

Birthday Baby: You are incredibly gifted and full of spunk. You are high energy, outgoing and a little unpredictable. You have what it takes to make things happen.