CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rena Sofer, 37; Stone Phillips, 51; Nelly Furtado, 27; Lucy Liu, 37.

Happy Birthday: Don’t pass up an opportunity to learn something new this year. Your goal should be to finish what you start and move along quickly to your next project. You will be judged by what you do, not what you say.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Concentrate on getting your own projects off the ground. Gather information pertinent to what you are trying to accomplish. Money and legal matters can be resolved if you put on a little pressure to get results.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t pass up an opportunity to meet someone who can offer personal insight. Don’t gamble or take a chance on a questionable investment. An older relative may be a burden, but can offer valuable life lessons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A personal accomplishment will have you feeling good about who you are and what you can do. Don’t let sudden changes slow you down; adapt and keep moving in the direction you feel most comfortable pursuing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Avoid making a commitment that could lock you into something you won’t want to do later in the day. An infatuation may lead you in the wrong direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Think about your future and what needs to be done to ensure you reach your goals. If you feel you’re being taken advantage of, it’s time to make changes. Don’t be afraid to speak up for what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is plenty working against you today. Just when you think you have everything worked out, someone will change things and you’ll have to begin again. Stick to the people you know who won’t lead you astray.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get to know people who live a different lifestyle from you. The more you see outside your own environment, the better equipped you will be to make future changes. Share one of your moneymaking ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may try to acquire something that is out of reach. Don’t let this get you down. Start a little lower and work your way up. Baby steps will save the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Everything will be up in the air but, if you stick to your basic plans, you will get what you want. Develop new skills for the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Face up to your current situation and make whatever changes are required. Force issues if you have to. An older friend or relative may need your help. You will learn something that will help shape your future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t lend or borrow. You have to put everything you’ve got into your own future. Focus on your attributes and use your ingenuity to come up with a plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There will be plenty to contend with today on a personal level. If you’ve been laboring over something for too long, you could lose your biggest supporters. You may discover that you made a grave mistake.

Birthday Baby: You are gracious, charming and very concerned about everyone around you. You will never back away from anything that needs tending. You have strength, courage and the desire to ferret out the truth.