CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chelsea Brummet, 21; Elijah Wood, 27; Nick Carter, 28; Sarah McLachlan, 40.

Happy Birthday: Sort out your finances so you can take a vacation or purchase something for the family. The more time you spend accumulating and nurturing, the better off you will be. Gains are in the stars but only if you take the initiative. You must take action; sitting idle will lead nowhere.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): No one is going to come to your rescue, so face the facts and plan your strategy. You’ve always been able to pull things together and now is no exception. You are quick to react and you like to be in control, so get on with it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ve got what you need to move forward. You can expand your ideas and source out information that will help you go further. Distance yourself from the people who have become your biggest burdens.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider what you want to do with your life and pursue it. A move or professional change is feasible. The more unique you are, the more interest you will get, so don’t be afraid to be different. A favorable response is likely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ve got some great ideas that you must expand on. A trip will pay off. Someone may lean on you for help; don’t let it cost you. Listen to complaints and you will resolve emotional issues. Children may be difficult to handle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do whatever you can to raise the value of your assets. Change things at home so you are happier with your surroundings. A professional change is possible and a good resume will lead to a better position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lighten up and have some fun. You’ll be surprised by the caliber of people you meet if you put more entertainment hours into your busy schedule. A change in your status is looking positive. It’s time to mix business with pleasure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take part in something unusual and you will pick up valuable information. Travel or visit somewhere you have never been before. You can take on any challenge and win.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Personal problems will hold you back. Deal with matters that will help you advance professionally. As soon as you give in to someone else’s idea or way of doing things, you will lose ground.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Set the standard and follow your own path even if someone wants to sabotage your ideas or change your course of action. Use your imagination and come up with original ideas and you will confuse whoever tries to take over.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money is in the picture and gains can be made, so don’t hold back. Collect old debts, invest, talk about plans and set up meetings. Be careful not to let your personal life interfere with your progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got the talent and the tenacity to get what you want. Once your plans are in place, you can finish what you start. A new deal is looking very positive and, if you use your ingenuity, you can get some additional perks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get rid of the stress in your life by making the changes necessary to help you build a solid base. Set up a budget. A job opening is apparent but if you don’t ask around or search the classified ads you will miss out.

Birthday Baby: You are bright, articulate and a little ahead of your time. You are imaginative, curious and quick to take action. You are driven and competitive.