CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachael Leigh Cook, 26; Alicia Silverstone, 29; Susan Sarandon, 59; Anne Rice, 64

Happy Birthday: Don’t say you can’t when it’s so important that you try. You will have staying power and some very unique ideas, so exercise your right to follow a dream. Love relationships may undergo some problems this year. Talk things through for the sake of everyone involved.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be overreacting and very likely to make a fool of yourself if you don’t calm down and think before you retaliate. Someone may be trying to push your buttons, but your job will be not to respond.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have to clear up all the loose ends that are getting in the way of your progress. Once you have, you will be free to start something new. An interesting change will occur, so take part in an organized event.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do something that will relax you and put you in a creative frame of mind. Social gatherings will help you figure out what you want to do next. Start taking better care of yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone you live with or are close to is likely to give you a hard time. Get out of the house and do something to help bring about an image change. Learn more about something you want to pursue in the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Plan your next vacation or take a short trip to somewhere informative and fun. The more time you spend with your peers, the better you will feel about yourself and your accomplishments. This is a great time to follow your dreams.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can make a move from one career to another or even get a job if you have been out of work. This is a perfect day for business deals, increasing your income or making an investment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will find it difficult to control your emotions. Try to look at the bright side of things and stay positive. If you want good things to come back to you, that’s what you have to send out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It will be difficult to keep something a secret today. Meddlers will want to get involved in your affairs. Someone will twist your words and could jeopardize your position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A chance to step into the spotlight has to be taken. You will make a huge impact on someone you are trying to impress. Put time aside to spend with someone special.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take one thing at a time. As soon as you overload your plate, you will fall behind and make mistakes. Someone will be waiting for you to slip up. Put off dealing with large institutions, if possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your mind will be a million miles away. Travel, learning and interacting with people who stimulate your mind should be on your agenda. Love is looking very promising; if you want to make a commitment, this is a great day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Money matters can be dealt with. The opportunity to clear up an old debt looks good. Helping someone who can no longer do for him- or herself will lead to a surprise you don’t expect.

Birthday Baby: You have a heart of gold. You are willing to help everyone around you and are forever trying to maintain the peace. You are fair, just and a true blue friend.