CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Masaharu Fukuyama, 39; Axl Rose, 46; Natalie Cole, 58; Tom Brokaw, 68.

Happy Birthday: You’ll be a dreamer, entrepreneur and a willful competitor this year, eager to finish what you start. You will have a sense of fair play and justice. Now is the time to get serious about your future. If you play and work hard this year, you will excel for years to come.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Whatever you offer to a cause or someone in need will result in an interesting new relationship. The riches you receive will come from the most unexpected source and in a rare but heartwarming way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t take life too seriously today, even if someone is pressuring you to do something you don’t want to do. Concentrate on love, travel and the fun things in life and don’t get involved in someone else’s melodrama.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It would be a shame to miss out on something good because you are lazy or unmotivated. Information that should help you make an important decision will be made available to you. It’s your indecisiveness that will hold you back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is plenty to contend with if you want to make headway. Talks will be vital to the outcome of a situation you are concerned about. Don’t overreact if you want to solve problems and make changes. Listen to advice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Clear up any old debts whether owed to you or by you. By working out a budget or payment plan, you can control the stress you are enduring regarding money matters. A partnership may be on the line.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make some changes at home that are geared toward comfort and entertainment. The adjustments made will help to bring you closer to the ones you live with. Don’t forget to send out resumes or push for advancement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be a participant and you will discover a host of things about yourself that you didn’t realize. Let your findings prompt you to sign up for a course or do the research necessary to achieve your goals. A trip should be considered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone isn’t likely to give you a straight answer, especially if he or she is trying to spare your feelings or hide something from you. Be direct but do play on the emotions of others in order to get to the bottom of things. In the end you will find solutions that work for everyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A trip or social gathering will help you learn more about something you may want to pursue professionally. A serious talk with someone who has experienced what you want to do will help you make a future-altering decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look for any opportunity to close deals or end arguments or sign contracts. Now is the perfect time to open up new friendships or talk to someone you love about future plans. A positive change is apparent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t feel pressured by all that is required of you today. Take on one thing at a time until you finish and you will feel the satisfaction of accomplishment instead of frustration. Now is the time to complete things of the past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be extremely changeable because of uncertainty about what’s going on in your life. Don’t be too critical or quick to make a decision. You must feel confident that you are doing what’s best for you personally.

Birthday Baby: You are creative and imaginative, with great depth and insight. You are a self-starter, a dedicated participant and a crusader for justice.