CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Bledsoe, 36; Meg Tilly, 48; Florence Henderson, 74; Hugh Downs, 87.

Happy Birthday: You can make a difference if you fight for a cause you believe in. This is not the year to ponder over things but instead the year to see and do.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look for ways to help others and you will be helping yourself. Take a strong position and stick to your convictions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick to what you know and do best. Don’t be led astray by anyone with far-reaching ideas but a weak work ethic. You don’t want to get stuck holding things together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the initiative and you will work your way into a very cushy position that will lead to advancement. Someone may try to muck up your plans, so stay on your toes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Secrets must be kept if you want to avoid turmoil. Put your efforts into investments, settlements or putting an end to whatever troubles you have been facing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push for what you want and refuse to let anyone talk you into seeking pleasure rather than production. Do not leave room for others to maneuver and you will have your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live, laugh and be merry and you will attract someone who may have thought you were too serious to get to know better. Love is in a high cycle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Putting yourself in a vulnerable position will lead to loss. Avoid emotional family issues today and get out with people who relate to your ideas and plans. Self-improvement projects will turn out well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your efforts into doing a little fix-up around your place or putting together a home office. Don’t let anyone deter you from following through with your goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful, someone may try to block your plans. Look beyond what others are doing and you will come up with a better way to do things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can fine-tune everything else after you close your current deal. You have the discipline to see any matter through to the end and to be an excellent contender.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may want to keep your thoughts to yourself if you don’t want to face opposition today. Emotional issues must be kept light and playful in order to avoid havoc.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting along with others, no matter what, will be to your benefit. Love is likely to take on a new meaning if you reveal your wants, needs and desires. A renewed confidence will emerge if you stand your ground.

Birthday Baby: You are dedicated and loyal to the ones you love. You are a reactionary type person, not a bystander. You look, you see and you do without a second thought.