Happy Birthday: This can turn into your best year-to- date if you are ready, willing and able to jump-start something you believe in. Your creativity, intuition and common sense will enable you to turn a little into a lot. Use your determination and discipline and you can experience success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be careful how you deal with business and personal matters today. Expect things to backfire and be prepared to act fast and discreetly. The less attention you draw to yourself, the better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel and romance go hand- in-hand. No matter how short the distance, you can make a great connection. Be friendly, open and receptive. An opportunity to form a great partnership is apparent.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take care of small matters before they turn into something too difficult to handle. Added responsibilities may be taxing but by taking care of such matters you will show how capable and valuable you are. Dealing with other people’s money will put you in a demanding position.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Talks are likely to lead to disagreements. An investment opportunity could turn into a moneymaker but don’t use family money. Get involved with sports activities that will encourage friends or family to get involved as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are holding a trump card so begin to follow through with your plans. No matter what you are involved in, you will reap the rewards. Don’t let your personal life interfere with what you are trying to accomplish. Be prepared to make a move.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will be the center of attention today. An opportunity to have a romantic encounter will develop through work-related events or socializing with colleagues. Don’t overreact to comments made for jealous reasons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Forget about keeping the peace at home. You are better off spending more time at work where you can actually make some headway. An emotional matter will escalate if you try to deal with it too soon. You can start a new professional project with confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be hard to stop and impossible to beat today. Your uncanny sense of what will work will pay off. Let your creative talent shine through and do the work for you. Money can be made and a higher profile obtained.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Financial opportunities may be available but they aren’t likely to do as well as you hope. Clear up domestic duties that have been left unfinished. Old debts must be paid before you incur more. Get your papers in order.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t take life too seriously or you will find yourself in a no-win situation. Anger will only cause more problems for you. Don’t promise something you may not be able to live up to. Keep your money in a safe place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let anyone talk you into doing something you feel uneasy about. You will have your own ideas to put into play, so stop doing things for others when it’s you who needs the help. Romantic problems will leave you baffled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Making changes to your residence will give you a new lease on life. Entertaining at home will show off your ability to host. Money is headed your way, however, your desire to spend will keep you cash poor if you aren’t careful.

Birthday Baby: You always look at every angle before you proceed. You trust in your own judgment and your own set of standards. You are emotional, sensitive but always prepared to take care of matters yourself.