CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Hu, 40; Peter Gabriel, 58; Stockard Channing, 64; George Segal, 74.

Happy Birthday: Use your gifts, talents and know-how to their fullest this year. By taking action you will set a standard others will follow. You may face controversy at a personal level. If you muster up the strength to do what you believe, you will gain respect in the end.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Implement one of your ideas into something that can turn into a moneymaking project. Love and romance will develop through the conversations you have regarding your interests and intentions. Be honest with others but be discerning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t hold back: Be forceful and direct and you will gain respect and make an impression. Once you disclose your ideas, it will be easy to dedicate your time and effort to obtaining your goals. Believe in what you are doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do your thing but don’t rely on anyone else to help you. Motivation will be the key to your advancement and hidden secrets will lead to your demise. A burden may develop at home; don’t make promises.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The only thing to fear is rejection but, at least you will know where you stand and what you have to do to satisfy your own needs. Pleasing others allows you to keep the peace but it isn’t always what’s best for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The moment you show your emotional weakness, you will be vulnerable to someone else’s agenda. If you have to be evasive you may want to rethink the connection you have with the people you are being secretive with. A job that comes up will be worth doing well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love, intrigue and travel are all up for grabs. Plan your actions and follow through. Your strength and participation will take you to the winner’s circle, no matter what you face or want to pursue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be fooled by what others do. You are better off putting your efforts into your surroundings and altering anything that is making your life unhappy. Self-improvement projects and creative endeavors will be favorable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time to share your thoughts with the outside world and form alliances with people who have an interest in what you are doing. Don’t be daunted by those close to you. Go the distance to ensure everything goes according to plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen to advice being offered by someone with experience. Learning the rules and sticking to regulations will help you avoid a costly mistake. Family and friends will be of help if you are honest about your current position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money, investments and making changes to your home and your personal life should be on your agenda today. You can solve problems that will protect you from losses in the future. Honesty will be what counts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Refuse to let anyone dictate what you should or shouldn’t do. Take a dominant role. Emotions will cause sorrow but, if you act out of love and are patient, you will win in the end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stick to what you know and don’t let anyone talk you into anything different. As long as you have a handle on reaching your goals, you will. Anger and arguing will be a waste of time. Put your energy into something that will bring results.

Birthday Baby: You are set in your ways when it comes to your goals, work ethic and lifestyle. However, you are not afraid to develop new ideas. You are a protector, a crusader and a strong contender.