CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Winslet, 32; Mario Lemieux, 42; Guy Pearce, 40; Bernie Mac, 50.

Happy Birthday: Live a little, laugh a little but, most of all, don’t take things too seriously. Pick and choose your battles. Keep things in perspective so you don’t lose sight of your goals and values. This will be a year of temptation as well as great possibilities. The final outcome will be based on how you handle yourself along the way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your outgoing personality can bring you all sorts of perks but, if you are too flirtatious or don’t pay enough attention to the people in your life who care, you can expect an argument. Play hard, work hard and be fair.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love is in the stars and a serious relationship can be discussed. Deal with personal decisions, take care of your needs and those of the ones you love and take an aggressive position regarding a partnership.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make creative changes at home. If that means moving or renovating, get started. You will connect with someone who will get your blood rushing and your heart beating. Someone from your past will make a difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t believe everything you hear. Find out firsthand before you join in or make a statement. A desire to make a vocational change will overpower you, bringing about action instead of just contemplation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let your emotions get you into trouble. You may have something to say but, if it will be hurtful or put you in a precarious position, remain quiet. Your time will be better spent finishing what you start and finding ways to obtain or make money.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stabilize your position but don’t reveal personal information. You can make some changes at home but don’t let someone else cost you too much in the process. By taking control, you will get what you want, when you want it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are sitting in a better position than you realize. Take every opportunity to talk about your goals, ideas and intentions. You will drum up business, help or whatever else you need if you talk freely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you let your emotions get the better of you, an argument will break out. A serious look at an idea, product or venture can generate extra cash. An original service will be well-received by an industry with which you are familiar.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick to your original story and avoid being questioned. Exaggeration will be your demise. A change in your personal status or the way your friends, neighbors or relatives view you is likely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on work, finishing what you began and closing deals that can bring you greater financial stability. You will be up for a good time if you plan an evening out with someone you admire. A little extra pampering will boost your confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be pulled in different directions emotionally. Try to be true to what you want and need so you can live with the decisions you make today. A chance meeting with someone from your past will be an eye-opener.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a serious look at an old idea. You may be able to flush out what caused something not to work the first time around. Once you have a better handle on what you need to do, it will be easy to proceed. Money can be made and deals struck.

Birthday Baby: You are unique, ingenious and thoughtful. You are fair, passionate, playful and someone who can make a difference.