CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 21; Jeff Licon, 22; Dante Basco, 32; Carla Gugino, 36.

Happy Birthday: You will tend to take on partners who are not compatible. It’s best to go it alone where financial or professional matters are concerned. However, when it comes to love, understanding, nurturing and a passionate approach will help you weather any storms.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel and communications are off-limits today. Get involved in something that will diversify the way you think or do things. A romantic evening may lead you in a new direction but question your motives.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can go the distance and push for what you want. A chance to do something different will lead to knowledge and wisdom. Learning, traveling and networking will move you in a positive, profitable and pleasing direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be careful how you handle the people around you. If you aren’t fair or you twist things around, you can expect to get the same in return. Overreacting or aggressive action will backfire. Pace yourself and use your imagination to keep everyone around you guessing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is plenty going on but you have to be willing to try something new or at least get involved with new people or activities. An event that brings you in contact with more people in your community or neighborhood will pay off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As much as you want to get out and have fun, take care of unfinished financial, legal or contractual business first. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish if you are adamant about what you want. Don’t give up too much or be overly generous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be pulled in lots of different directions today but, as long as you know what you want, you will surpass your expectations. Don’t let someone who thinks he or she can outsmart you get away with using emotional blackmail.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Finish what’s important. Take care of matters concerning pets, health or dealing with peers. This isn’t the time to let things slip but also not the time to argue over something that doesn’t really matter in the big scheme of things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get on with your goals. You can think and ponder over things forever but that won’t get you ahead. Prepare to learn by trial and error. You have to make your move, ready or not.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Love, romance and intrigue will all tempt you but be careful whose toes you step on. Opposition will be following you around, keeping an eye on what you are up to. Play by the rules or prepare to deal with trouble.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A closer look at what you have to offer will result in some great ideas that will end up being profitable. A chance to see first hand how you can make things work will develop if you take a short trip to visit someone with experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can offer a service that will bring in a bit of cash. Be original and you will attract interest in whatever you do. You don’t have to go overboard, however. Keep things simple and you will succeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll not be yourself today, so don’t think that everyone around you is wrong. It’s probably you who is causing all the fuss. Keep things simple, avoid controversial subjects and don’t let anyone bait you into a battle.

Birthday Baby: You are eager to please, a bit of a chameleon and very strong-willed. You are well-liked, an excellent worker and have a tendency to go overboard to make an impression.