Happy Birthday: Start to look at things the way they truly are. Once you realize what you can do, nothing will stand in your way. Changes do have to be made, and a clear view of what you want must lead the way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do things with others today. Even if you have to work, put a little time aside. The conversations you have today will be profound and will get you thinking in a whole new way about your approach to the new year.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do something special for an older friend or relative. Taking a responsible attitude will help re-establish what kind of person you are in the eyes of those you care about the most.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As much as you are going to want to believe everything you are told today, it’s best to keep your guard up. An emotional issue will take you by surprise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spend time with family this holiday season. You will find out information about your background that will help you better understand who you are and why you are the way you are. Someone from your past will interest you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will find everything you are looking for if you shop today. You can tie up loose ends and pick up something special. Getting together with friends or your lover late in the day will lead to some interesting plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t feel you have to spend more than you can afford to please your loved ones or friends. Stick to your budget and you’ll come up with entertaining things to do. Your gifts can be thoughtful but not expensive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Proceed with confidence. You can talk your way in and out of anything. Propose what you want to do in the new year and see the reaction you receive. A trendy new look will catch the eyes of your colleagues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be careful how you handle loved ones. You may think you are doing something special for someone, but chances are, you have misunderstood what he or she really wants. It’s never too late to make a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Avoid emotional issues at all costs. Lend a helping hand to an older friend or relative who can’t prepare everything for the holiday season by him- or herself. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just ignore what everyone else is doing and concentrate on what’s important to you. A family meeting or get-together will uncover some financial issues, leaving you feeling pretty good. A change regarding your professional life is looking positive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Slow down before you make a terrible mistake. Some very important decisions will be dependent on how much you are willing to do for others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be erratic and probably your own worst enemy today. Emotional reaction to whatever is going on in your personal and professional life will backfire.

Stubbornness will be your downfall.

Birthday Baby: You are unique, changeable and very disciplined. You are emotional, strong-willed, lucky and have a vivid imagination. You are worldly, outgoing and not afraid to speak your mind.