CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 17; Marlee Matlin, 40; Steve Guttenberg, 47; Jennifer Lien, 31

Happy Birthday: Don’t be afraid to accept the inevitable and improvise along the way. Your abilities as a quick-change artist will help you sort through everything going on around you, allowing you to pick and choose what is necessary and what isn’t. Don’t sell yourself short. It’s time to satisfy your own needs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Work-related matters will escalate, requiring you to sink or swim. Keep your wits about you and remain calm and in control. You will do extremely well today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Trouble may be brewing if you are not willing to compromise today. Stubbornness will create an even bigger problem. You will find it difficult to control your temper, so don’t get into a debate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Financial gains are looking good. Someone you meet through work or at a financial seminar will grab your interest. A creative venture will be prosperous. Self-improvement treatments will bring great results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Nothing will run smoothly today. Don’t go against the grain if you want to make any progress today. Someone from your past will do you more harm than good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Enjoy the luxury of doing something special with the one you love or someone you want to get to know better. Travel will lead to an opportunity to make a move or change your position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Life is a changing playing field, so be prepared to make a move if you want to get ahead. If you can’t make up your mind, you will end up going in circles, accomplishing little today. Ask advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Talk to superiors or those in a position to help you get ahead and receive favorable response. A chance meeting with someone from your past may create an opportunity to finish something you left undone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Not everyone will understand what you are trying to accomplish. Don’t be afraid to start again if that’s what’s required. Your persistence will pay off. Letting go of things that no longer work for you is half the battle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A challenge will get you going today. Your competitive nature will attract attention and affection from someone you love. Travel, sports or physical fitness will all contribute to making your day perfect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It will be difficult to come to terms with some of the problems you face today. Dealing with institutions will not bring the results you want. You may feel like doing things quickly, but that will only lead to errors and minor mishaps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Things are beginning to look quite promising. You stand a good chance of making improvements where health, lifestyle and partnerships are concerned. Arguing will not do you any good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You should be questioning your financial future. Impulse-buying and unexpected bills have left you vulnerable. Talk to someone who has a good financial plan and set up a budget.

Birthday Baby: You have spunk, desire and the drive to do whatever you set your mind to. You are creative, an interesting communicator and a little ahead of your time. You are charming, graceful and very intuitive.