CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominique Swain, 25; Casey Affleck, 30; Pete Sampras, 34; George Hamilton, 66

Happy Birthday: Keep everything as open and honest as possible this year. Exaggeration or little white lies will lead to bigger problems. Once you have resolved old issues and picked your course, nothing will stand in your way. Self-deception will be your biggest enemy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be patient with others. Do a little extra, and ease the stress for the people in your life. A humble, gracious manner will bring the best results.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone may take great delight in watching you fail. Stop banging your head against a wall and start to do what you can little by little. Don’t take chances while traveling or operating equipment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sudden romantic infatuations may leave you a little confused. The more mentally stimulating a person or group that you talk to is, the more ideas you will have to contribute to a better future. Take any opportunity to travel.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t wait to make changes until you are forced into it. Strive for results that are successful. Move forward – don’t sit back hoping everything remains the same.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will not understand what you are being told. Your preoccupation will lead to mishaps and even trouble within your relationships. Recognize what other people want before you make a decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A lot can be achieved if you focus on your career goals. You have what it takes to be the star, so stop standing in the background. Change is overdue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Watch out when it comes to financial deals. Don’t make a snap decision. This is not the time to take a chance or to let someone else make financial decisions for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t expect anything from anyone and you won’t be disappointed. Learn to be resourceful if you want to move forward. Muster up the courage to take the next step or you will get left behind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect to have problems with communication today. Double-check to make sure that nothing has been left out or forgotten. It will be up to you to oversee any project that you are involved with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A chance to get closer to someone you love is apparent. Plan something special. Put your money into something you believe in, but don’t lend or borrow. Entertaining business clients will lead to a solid deal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. If someone tries to play with your heartstrings, back away. Focus on positive relationships. Get rid of the troublemakers in your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The more aware you are of what everyone around you is doing, the better. A chance meeting with someone special can change your life. Love is present, so make the best of it.

Birthday Baby: You are steadfast, determined and very capable of doing something great. You are detailed, inventive and a bit of a dreamer. You have showmanship and are capable of presenting anything you like with great gusto.