CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dee Wallace Stone, 59; Patty Duke, 61; Jane Birkin, 61; Hal Williams, 69.

Happy Birthday: Take a unique approach to whatever you do this year but do not go over budget. If you keep changing your mind, the people you are dealing with will lose faith in your ability. Follow through in order to keep the ball rolling. Weigh all the pros and cons before making a major geographical move.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your helpful attitude will be what gets you ahead. Learning something new about someone from your past will change your opinion. An offer is heading your way but don’t be too quick to accept it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone will give you false information. Don’t fall for a sob story or give cash to an organization that doesn’t use their donations properly. Past experience or someone you trust will lead you in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take care of little things that are dragging you down. A festivity that includes colleagues will give you an opportunity to network, leading to possible advancement in the new year. A partnership should be considered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make a few changes before year’s end. Love is in the stars and, with a little finagling, you can have a wonderful and passionate evening. Don’t scrimp if you really care about the person you are with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Originality will be the key to grabbing attention. Your entertaining and masterful way of turning a dull event into something spectacular will spark offers, proposals and suggestions. Don’t slight someone you love in the process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take work home if it will help to clear your workload before year’s end. The more you do to show enthusiasm, the better your chance to advance. Someone you live with may not be so happy with your decision so plan a little outing to make amends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can get a lot done today if you don’t let trivial little mishaps slow you down. Get ready for upcoming events at your place. Getting help from friends, family or neighbors will result in a fun time and in getting to know someone special a little better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t be fooled by what others do today. Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to lead you astray. A change in your position may leave you wondering what you are going to do in the new year.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t give up on something because someone around you is negative. Put your ideas down on paper and weed out any problems. Once you know exactly what’s required of you, you can reach your goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put a little finesse into what you do today. You can turn anything you touch to gold, given the right combination. Experience, good common sense and knowledge will bring about a moneymaking venture to close out the year on a high note.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sign up for anything that will help the less fortunate or will cater to a cause you believe in. You will hook up with people from your past who can offer important information. Gossip and bad-mouthing will only lead to trouble.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your time and effort into the upcoming festivities. You can make some valuable changes to your residence or even consider a move that you want to make in the new year. A deal or settlement will go through.

Birthday Baby: You are an inventor and explorer – original and earnest about your beliefs. You are a helper, a provider, demonstrative and caring.