CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Joannou, 27; Mackenzie Phillips, 47; Sinbad, 50; Roy Scheider, 74.

Happy Birthday: Everything you’ve worked so hard to put into place will begin to unfold and will surpass all your expectations. Do what you have so diligently planned and you will discover things about yourself that will carry through in all your successes the rest of your life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t get all hung up over the trivial little things going on in your life. Distance yourself emotionally and offer solid solutions. Business, travel and getting ahead should be your prime concern.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think about your future and decide what it is you really want before it’s too late. Emotional matters may escalate but, if you are receptive, willing to compromise and understanding of other people’s needs, you will do the right thing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may surprise the people around you with your insightful way of handling matters. You can tie up loose ends and get things back in place, making you the hero of the day. Talks will help you keep the peace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll have more options than you realize so don’t sell yourself short. Love and social activities will go hand-in-hand. If you get out and enjoy the company of others, good things will happen. Don’t hold back.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Proceed with caution. Nothing will be as it appears and everyone will be trying to one-up you. It will be crucial that you discover things for yourself and not leave your responsibilities in someone else’s hands.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Change is good so stop running in the opposite direction. Much can be accomplished today. Dealing with emotional matters may not be your idea of a good time but, once you get things out in the open, you will feel great.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Finish what you start, go after your goals and consider and implement how you can make more money. A unique idea or approach to something you can do will take everyone by storm. Don’t be shy – you have what it takes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are in a high cycle in most aspects of your life and, if you believe in yourself, nothing will stop you from getting ahead. Be progressive and you will get the results you are looking for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deal with financial, legal and medical issues swiftly. Dealing with institutions of any sort will be crucial and must be handled by you and you alone. Much can be gained if you are smart, focused and ready to settle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Everything you think is up in the air and unreachable can be yours. Don’t take too much time to think: This is a day that requires reactionary measures that will keep everyone around you on their toes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can talk to people about your ideas but, be careful – someone is likely to cut you out of your own deal. Protect your interests if you want to get ahead. Emotional issues with a peer or colleague will leave you wondering about your own future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Contracts, legal settlements, winnings or anything else that will bring you profits are in the stars. A personal contract or sealing your vows with someone you love will result in a long and lasting union.

Birthday Baby: You have a creative gift coupled with compassion, desire and uniqueness that will carry you through with any goal you set. You are a doer – someone who cares and takes action in the name of peace, justice and fair play.