CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Maureen McGovern, 56; Peggy Fleming, 57; Bobbie Gentry, 61; Norman Lear, 83

Happy Birthday: This is a good year to finish what you start and begin to downsize. The more efficient you are, the better you will do financially. Do what’s best for you and the rest will fall into place. You will receive recognition for something you have been working on for some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ve got too much energy today, so find a way to put it to good use. Getting out socially or doing something that will give you a new look will do you a world of good. A new challenge will lead you in an unusual direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t believe everything you hear. Deception or false impressions can be expected. Focus more on your home, family and loved ones. A real estate investment looks promising.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speak your mind and ask for what you want. A short trip will be fun and bring you in contact with someone from your past. Stop waffling and get moving.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forget about getting help, especially if you want things done your way. Compromise will be what’s required if you want to get anything done in unison with others. A love connection may come to a head.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are becoming far more progressive. Getting more serious about your future and advancement is definitely your goal. This could turn out to be a very eventful day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money deals can be made if you are honest with yourself about what you want in the future. Love may be a big question for you today. An uncertainty is eating away at you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t hold back – you have much to offer so let everyone know what’s on your mind. You can gain popularity if you are confident. Your intellectual charm will help you convince others to follow your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be tempted to overspend, overdo and overindulge today. Problems in business and family affairs will prevail if you don’t rethink your motives and your future direction. Run your idea past someone you trust.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have everything in order and are ready to commence with anything you want to launch. If you mix business with pleasure, you can get great results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will find yourself in an unusual predicament regarding inheritance or taking care of other people’s money or affairs. Your unorthodox method of handling such matters will not go over well with some relatives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t hold back from developing one of your creative ideas. You will enjoy entertainment and games that require mental skill and give you a chance to show off. Romantic opportunities will develop.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will feel the need to go the extra mile to hold on to what you have. A change is in the air and, if you are quick to recognize what’s going on around you, you can make the right choice.

Birthday Baby: You are emotional, sensitive and very aggressive when pursuing a goal. You are a big thinker and you will always strive to reach beyond your means.