CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexa Vega, 17; Tuesday Weld, 62

Happy Birthday: A few bumps in the road shouldn’t deter you from following your chosen path. Expect to experience plenty of changes this year. Welcome them. You may discover that something a little different can be quite refreshing. This year, focus on a new attitude, new look and a new you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Communication will be what counts most today. Don’t overstep your bounds when dealing with businesspeople. Keep conversations light and you will make a good impression on the people you encounter today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stop dwelling on yourself and start helping others. Positive action will bring back positive response. Today it will be important to do everything you can to keep things moving along amicably.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will find it difficult to contain the way you feel and, even though you may reveal too much, you will still end up on top. Letting people know how you truly feel will enable them to help clear up problems that have been occurring.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t sit idle today, especially if you have some personal problems eating away at you. Getting into a serious conversation with someone you are upset with will aggravate the situation even more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take charge and you will be the hero today. Your quick response and ability to help others will be impressive. An opportunity will arise where you can put your skills to good use.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money matters may surprise you today. Check your bank balance before you spend. You will experience change at a personal level. Don’t fight the inevitable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your intuition won’t let you down, so act on your first impulse. Travel, entertaining or improvements to your environment should be scheduled.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can make financial gains if you are smart. An investment that will contribute to a business you wish to start in the near future will pay off. Don’t let anyone confuse you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t be confused by the changes going on around you. The more receptive you are, the better the results will be. Someone you are in a romantic relationship with will help you develop an idea you’ve been contemplating.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Hold off making any changes for the time being. Chances are that you won’t make the right choice or the dynamics of the situation will change. View things long-term instead of just for the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have so much going for you on all levels today. Open your heart and your mind to the people around you. It’s time to move forward and to put the past behind you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Expect to have trouble with some of the people you deal with today. Overspending or taking on too many responsibilities will weigh you down emotionally. Look for someone who can pick up the slack.

Birthday Baby: You love to get involved in everything creative, unique and challenging. You are stubborn, engaging and very much in control. You are a sophisticated and thoughtful friend.