CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carly Schroeder, 15; Wynton Marsalis, 44; Jean-Claude Van Damme, 45; Martina Navratilova, 49

Happy Birthday: Put your powerful presence to good use this year. Your steady pursuit will make people take note. Doing things for a reason and not just randomly jumping from one thing to another will help you advance. Your downfall will be not trusting people who are reliable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your mind better be on work and how you are going to make more money. Consider learning a new skill or attending a course that will help motivate you. A business proposition will not be as sound as you think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Patience will be required today. Don’t be too gullible when it comes to deals that sound too good to be true. Be tolerant, but don’t let someone take advantage of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will be keeping a secret from you or trying to lead you in the wrong direction today. Don’t get involved in activities that may not be completely legitimate. You will be vulnerable to someone’s pleas for financial assistance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do something nice for someone you like. Getting involved in a project for a cause you believe in is a must. You are far better off doing things away from family members; new friends will share your vision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may know what you are doing, but it isn’t likely the people around you will share your thoughts. Don’t be discouraged. You still have to follow your own path and beware of dishonest people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be red hot when it comes to making money. Your insight and genuine knowledge and consideration will be impressive. Get any deals you formulate in writing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel like spending money on your home or some other investment, but think again. You aren’t likely to get a fair deal today. This is not the time to lend, borrow or trust someone else to look out for your best interests.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do the best you can and avoid getting into useless competitions or arguments. You may have a problem with a relative who wants you to pay his or her way. Don’t let anyone steal your ideas or your cash.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Not everyone will be at his or her best, so refrain from judging others. A youngster may cause problems for you or cost you money. It will be important to handle money matters carefully; don’t be reckless or overly generous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have the power and knowledge to turn an idea into something great. You don’t have to spend a lot to follow through with your plans — just be creative. You’ll face opposition if you try to push your ideas on others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This won’t be your best day, especially if you have to deal with other people. Don’t say something you’ll regret. Your impulsiveness will get you into trouble. Someone will try to take advantage of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can learn something new if you attend a lecture or a business meeting. A chance to come into cash looks promising. Be discerning in your giving.

Birthday Baby: You are strong, steadfast and eager to do what’s right. You have an artistic touch and a vivid imagination. You are very convincing and a great storyteller.