Happy Birthday: Being true to yourself will be what counts this year. So much will depend on how you handle others. By giving in just to keep the peace, you will be doing yourself an injustice.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will come into cash or a gift in an unusual way. Take care of a legal concern and resolve issues that have been holding you back. Don’t let a personal problem get in the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be caught between what everyone else wants you to do and what you can do. Don’t let down the people you love the most, but tell them how much you have to get done. You may be surprised when help is offered.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Problems with travel, authority figures, institutions, banks or hospitals can be expected. Don’t leave yourself wide open for criticism.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t make it difficult for others to know what you want. If you are open and honest about your needs, you stand a better chance of getting what you want. Love and romance can brighten your day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This may be a difficult day for you to get things done. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself that you feel depleted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take control and make things happen. Someone who is willing to help you will be offended if you are critical and unappreciative.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Feel out any situation you face and talk your way through it step-by-step. If you assume something, you are likely to be faced with opposition. This is not the day to shop for personal items.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A partnership can be revamped or taken to the next level. Talks may be difficult to get started, but once you are under way, you should be able to resolve issues. Don’t be surprised if someone shows you his or her true colors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make it a point to talk about your ideas and work strategies. Your candidness will be respected and bring you interesting responses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can find new outlets for some of your ideas or concepts. Travel for business and you will prosper. Spend a little time romancing the one you love, even if it is over the phone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Long hours now will ensure you get everything done on time. Your ability to take nothing and make it into something will impress someone you’ve been trying hard to get to know better. Follow through with your promises.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have problems with someone who is trying to tell you how to do things. Don’t let this situation get blown out of proportion. Listen, acknowledge and then add your own unique touch.

Birthday Baby: You are versatile, unpredictable and interested in the unfamiliar. You are controlling, determined and willing to go the distance to acquire your objectives.