CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashanti, 25; Kelly Preston, 43; Jerry Rice, 43; Chris Carter, 49

Happy Birthday: Ask for a little help or a nudge if you need it, but don’t waste a perfectly good year pondering what to do first. A chance to do something unique should get your motor running. Love and romance are in a high cycle this year, so be sure to set time aside to have some fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are energized today, so take the opportunity to do something nice for someone else. Your kind gesture will open a doorway to a chance meeting of someone influential. A sudden change in your financial situation is apparent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may feel like making some changes to your surroundings. Run your plans by the people who will be affected by your choices. Not everyone will be of the same mind-set.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nothing will be too much trouble for you today. You will be sharing your intellectual ideas with people who are just as visionary as you. Don’t let someone you are emotionally attached to rain on your parade.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may find it difficult to get along with everyone today. Nagging will not get you what you want. A chance to make some money is evident. Real estate deals or handling an older relative’s important papers or cash will lead to your own gains.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll probably be dramatic about everything today. A little flair will draw attention. Now is the time to ask people to return favors so that you can pull off something spectacular. Don’t lose your temper or act selfishly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t even think about letting personal problems disrupt your work ethics. You have a chance to really do well professionally right now, so don’t waste time. Change will be favorable regardless of what it is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A change in your career may be quite sudden. A partnership appears to be in the works. The people you meet and the places you end up going will help you reach new levels if you do some networking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Watch out for someone who is out to get you. Don’t share your wisdom, ideas or your plans. Someone will make you angry or become angry with you if you act complacent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Everything will be on the line if you have been taking risks with your money. Sudden changes are apparent, and someone isn’t likely to be too happy with the choices you make. You will land on your feet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s all about work and doing your job well. You have the stamina and the knowledge to finish whatever you start. A contract will be signed, sealed and delivered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have so much going for you, so don’t sit around doing nothing. Move about and listen to what others have to say. Your observance will pay off. A change in your position is apparent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will have to watch out for someone who has information that you don’t want spread around. A problem with the way you look may interfere with your chance to move forward. Unique is good, but not when you need to fit into a position that calls for conformity.

Birthday Baby: Your talent comes easy and your options are plentiful. You are exciting, adventurous and very quick to respond. You are disciplined and courageous.