CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carol Alt, 45; Brad Delson, 28; Bette Midler, 60; Richard Pryor, 65.

Happy Birthday: All your efforts may be lost if you have been intent on getting others to do things for you. Consider how much further ahead you’d be if you just did things yourself. Now get to it and don’t stop until you are satisfied with what you’ve accomplished. Your success will reflect your own abilities.

ARIES (March 21-April 9): Today is the day to get out and have fun. Make plans and don’t spare any expense. Meeting people will lead to interesting conversations and inspiring new ideas. Make a personal change that will improve your daily attitude.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t lend or borrow or buy into someone’s sob story. Get-rich-quick schemes will not pan out the way you expect. Someone is likely to try to collect an old debt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t count on anyone for help – you will fret less and get more done. A challenge will remind you how capable you are. You should come out on top financially and emotionally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may wonder a bit today, especially if you have concerns about a loved one. Concentrate on what needs to be done. What you accomplish today will determine what the people around you feel you are capable of doing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is not the time to let other people decide things that might affect your future. Entertain whoever you need on your side in order to further your position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Partnerships are unstable and it may be necessary to stop seeing someone who has been making your life difficult. Protect yourself first. A love interest looks very interesting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a day to enforce some rules, regulations or changes at a personal level. You will have the upper hand and can win the support of anyone who counts. Social events will help enhance your public profile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t farm out work you should be doing yourself. Break what you need to do into sections, stick to your budget and get things done properly. A little notoriety will generate interest in your work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Not everyone will understand you today. Be explicit in your definition. Once you clarify your position, it will be easy to get things underway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can charm your way into anyone’s heart today. A short trip will enable you to finalize something that’s been left dangling. Refuse to disagree with anyone who tries to upset you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t be afraid to make a change or to go in a different direction. Take the road you know will teach you the most along the way. It’s time to show everyone how proficient you can be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For every step you take forward you can expect someone to push you back. Watch out for people trying to outdo you or make you look bad. If you make a promise, be sure to follow through.

Birthday Baby: You have plenty of pizzazz, but it’s your resourcefulness and adaptability that will lead to your success. You push yourself to the limit and stop at nothing.