CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rufus Wainwright, 32; Albert Brooks, 58; Danny Glover, 59; Alex Trebek, 65

Happy Birthday: The ability to concentrate and make decisions swiftly will help you move forward today. Advancement and recognition are apparent as your business and personal partnerships take on an exciting new dimension. You will be passionate about the people and the projects you believe in, making this a wonderful year to excel.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will get the recognition you deserve for your unique contributions. Love and romance are looking very positive. A chance to get involved in an unusual partnership will lead to something auspicious.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t waste your time trying to convince others to do as you do or say. If you want something done – do it yourself. Simply get along and get through today, leaving whatever else until better times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Eavesdropping may not be the right thing to do, but it will provide you with some information that can help you out. People with whom you talk will change your mind about something you have believed for some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It will be important to take care of personal business as quickly as possible today. Fulfill family responsibilities. Someone will repay a favor or a debt if you ask for it – don’t be shy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be honest with yourself regarding relationships. You can’t fix anything if you don’t recognize the problem. Emotional matters will escalate today, so be prepared to do your best to sort things out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Things may get a little hectic and uncertain with partnerships. Do your best to keep things running smoothly, but don’t be surprised if someone changes his or her mind. Make your own decisions based on the facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your contribution to any organization you get involved with will be welcome and will raise your profile. Put your creative ideas to the test. Someone will do you a favor, altering the direction of something you’ve been working on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t take anything for granted. Nothing will turn out the way you think. The very people you thought were on your side will opt out. Contracts will be important – get everything in writing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can’t sit around waiting for things to happen when you are so dynamic and with-it. Put your plans into motion. You will dominate your peer group and receive recognition for what you contribute.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Deals can go through at the last minute, but expect all sorts of little aggravations in the process. Stay calm and combine business with pleasure, if possible. A love interest will develop.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your wits about you. Someone will be feeding you a line – don’t fall into the trap. Social events will lead to overindulgence and heart-to-heart talks into emotional deception. Focus on work rather than partying.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what you can do to make personal improvements. You will have trouble making up your mind, but with a little guidance from someone you trust, you can make spectacular changes.

Birthday Baby: You are quick to respond and uncanny in your assessment of situations. Your intuition is powerful and your outlook expansive. You are a doer and a mover and a shaker.