CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wil Wheaton, 35; Martina McBride, 41; Geddy Lee, 54; Elizabeth Dole, 71

Happy Birthday: Look to the future with optimism but don’t be too eager to overdo, overindulge or overspend. You can be successful on a shoestring if you use your head and your talent. This is a year of hard work and progress. Others will look to you for leadership and will trust in your judgment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): With a little help from a friend, you can do something special for someone in need. The younger and older people in your life can benefit from what you have to offer. Money is heading your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The more time spent taking care of a loved one or child, the better you will feel about yourself today. Emotions are flying high, so focus on doing for others. A positive change will occur.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Trips and alterations to your home will cost more than you anticipate. You are better off doing the work yourself or scrimping and cutting whatever corners you can. Someone is likely to take advantage of your generosity if you offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will deal with people who are cordial and interest you today if you get out, travel or get involved in an event. Give in to your emotional feelings and you will impress someone with your sensitive nature.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A look at ways to reinvent yourself will help you forget about some of the troubles you have been facing with peers, colleagues or even a boss or teacher. You have more talent than you realize, so develop what you have to work with and you will find your niche.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get a grip on what it is you want to do and follow through. A chance to investigate a hobby or vocation change will do you good. Someone will help you along if you show interest in what he or she is doing. An apprenticeship could be the answer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Before you decide to do all the talking, listen to what someone else has to contribute. It may change your view. An interesting idea you have can be taken further. Don’t present what you are doing just yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need a change of pace and some new people to stimulate your mind and spark your enthusiasm. Take off and do a little traveling. New settings can be conducive to expanding socially and professionally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t be so hard on yourself when it comes to love. If you have lost the feelings you once had for someone, be honest. If someone no longer wants to be with you, accept it. You are only a heartbeat away from meeting someone new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a closer look at personal papers, investments and legal documents. There is a way to turn a negative into a positive if you make a few simple changes. Spend time with the ones you love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some interesting ideas will evolve today but, if you take a stubborn or negative attitude, you will miss out. You should be reevaluating your current position and deciding how you can raise your profile, status or cash intake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone may be keeping something from you because he or she is afraid you’ll overreact. Stay calm and you will convince them otherwise. Once you know the whole truth, you can make a decision.

Birthday Baby: You can capture a crowd with your entertaining and outgoing persona. You are unique, insightful, productive, patient and positive.

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