CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Masiela Lusha, 22; Al Leiter, 42; Weird Al Yankovic, 48; Michael Crichton, 65.

Happy Birthday: You can’t just wait for things to happen if you want to get ahead. Travel, educational pursuits and plenty of talking will enable you to write your own ticket. Don’t waste one minute of this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel about and you will spot what it is you are looking for. There will be underlying circumstances involved where colleagues and jobs are concerned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do things with friends, children or your lover and you will build a strong bond with the people who count. A poor investment will take a long time to pay off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your ideas are good but not very sound. Don’t listen to someone who wants to spend your money and not take any risk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll have plenty going for you today but, if you let your emotions get the better of you, not much is likely to get accomplished. Quit stewing about matters you cannot change. Instead, proceed in a direction that will bring you success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel like having fun and neglecting your responsibilities but don’t, if you want to keep the peace at work and at home. You’ll only be fooling yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Decisions will have to be made even if you aren’t ready to make your move. Consider what everyone else is doing and try to stay within the confines of what will be compatible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not everyone will get what you are trying to do but, the ones who do will admire your originality and give you the support you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ideas are strong, well- thought-out and executable. Be relentless in your presentation in order to achieve success. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from following through. Go for it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Before you lose something that means a lot to you, back up and realize that you may be making a mistake. It takes a big person to admit when he or she does something wrong. Do what you must and put matters behind you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t waste time worrying about what everyone else is going to do. Believe in yourself and proceed to the finish line. Money and deals will be to your advantage. Act fast.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Baby steps will be all that are required to get you moving in the right direction. A chance to make a few extra bucks could turn into a lucrative interest. Use your originality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Love is in the stars but the way you conduct yourself will determine if it is for better or worse. If you are too flirtatious or not attentive enough, you will be questioned. Do your best to give your all.

Birthday Baby: You have a strong sense of justice and fair play and will match anyone who challenges. You are sensitive toward others. You are unique and can be aggressive when it’s necessary.