CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Stipe, 48; Matt Frewer, 50; Patty Loveless, 51; Dyan Cannon, 71.

Happy Birthday: You’ve got the potential to excel this year. Don’t waste time worrying about failure. Just take action – anything less will take away from the final result. Trust in your ability to make things happen. The changes you bring about will be a confirmation you know what you are doing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be inclined to overreact or overspend. Set up a budget for the year and stick to it. Money can be made but hanging on to it will be the problem. A love relationship should be comforting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Start working toward clearing your checklist. You’ve got a lot on your plate this year. Don’t let someone you love cost you money. Now is the time to put an end to poor habits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will find yourself in an unusual position if you get involved with someone you know through work. Show restraint. Emotions will be difficult to control.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t make snap decisions regarding work or your vocation. You aren’t likely to make a good decision if it is based on emotional feelings about something that happened between you and one of your peers. Uncertainty will prevail.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A great opportunity will unfold if you network or take part in an industry event. This is a great time to attend a tradeshow or a conference or sign up for a lecture. Love is looking positive and some time scheduled in for a little romance will complete your day nicely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out with friends or attend something that interests you. Sticking around home appears to be difficult, especially if you haven’t been getting along with the people you live with or your neighbors. This may be a good time to look for a new place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take flight or get away for a vacation or a night out on the town. You need to stimulate your mind and nurture friendships or a love relationship. Travel, learning and interacting with others is what’s required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t cling to the past or fool yourself into thinking that things were better way back when. Be creative, daring and willing to jump headfirst into whatever comes along that is interesting. Don’t turn down any opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t be so hard on the people who love you. You have to cut some slack once in a while, even if things aren’t done precisely the way you want. Changes will occur that you least expect if you take someone for granted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give help but not cash donations. You will be far more effective if you teach others how to fend for themselves rather than do things for them or pay their way. Your involvement in an organization you believe in will pay off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your energy is high and, if you don’t use it wisely, you may begin to get hyper and anxious about money and relationships. Activity, self- improvement projects or carrying out a new year’s resolution should be your goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid making erratic statements or changes at home or with loved ones. You should be spending time helping others or attending a function that will enable you to mingle with people who can influence your future. Don’t let your pride stop you from getting ahead.

Birthday Baby: You are influential and persuasive – a dreamer, dedicated to whatever cause you believe in. You are a crusader – a reactionary responsive to what’s going on around you.