CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Ricci, 28; Arsenio Hall, 53; Joanna Kerns, 55; Ray Manzarek, 69.

Happy Birthday: Take action when it comes to business and partnerships. Position yourself to win, no matter what you do this year. Once you have gained the respect and attention you deserve, you can obtain what you want. This year, don’t slack off or even think about being a couch potato.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The influence you have on your future by the actions you take now will be long-term. Be sure you are fueling something that will make you happy, not burden you down the road. Be self-assertive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Open up to the people you can trust and hold back if you are questioning anyone’s loyalty. Love can play a major role where your status and future are concerned. Changes to your home and short trips will turn out well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your finances, thoughts and legal matters a secret. You will accomplish the most by doing what needs to be done and saying little. Emotional matters will escalate if you let someone goad you into talking about the way you feel.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s important for you to let others know where they stand. You will make an impact and catch the attention of someone you love if you let your heart lead the way. Begin a campaign you believe in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will lose it if you let someone get to you today. Hide your emotions if you don’t want to say something that will work against you, causing grief in the future. Go through the motions without showing feeling.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love is in the picture and socializing will bring a favorable turn of events. You will be dead-on in your assessments and finding solutions will be a breeze. Travel will lead to intrigue and spark creative, profitable ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be a sponge for information today, so put yourself in a setting that will allow you to learn. Join in conversations, take in a seminar or network with people who have something in common with you. A development will lead to a partnership.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will be high on the Richter scale so don’t play with fire today. Play your cards close to your chest and see what everyone else is going to do first. If you hold your ground, you will win.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have to put yourself in the limelight today. Once you make your ideas perfectly clear, you will be surprised at the feedback you get and the options you are given. Change may be necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to make some personal changes to your home or take a look at real estate but don’t get wrapped up in committing to something that may cost you dearly in the end. You will be able to talk your way into a better price, deal or situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may find it difficult to get along with loved ones today. Don’t let anyone play with your emotions. Be firm and follow through if you want to accomplish anything. Don’t let emotional matters slow you down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be gracious in your actions and show respect and fairness in your dealings and you will get what you want. Take a fresh look at where you came from and what your goals once were. Love is in the stars.

Birthday Baby: You are pushy, progressive and popular. You are determined and dedicated to doing what will benefit you the most. You are intelligent, a free-thinker and have far-reaching goals.