CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Molly Ringwald, 40; Dr. Dre, 43; Matt Dillon, 44; John Travolta, 54.

Happy Birthday: By taking the initiative and being positive this year, you will progress but, if you let jealousy or your temper take over, you will lose ground. Relationships and partnerships will be an integral part of your personal and professional life. Fair and just action will bring the best results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you slip up today, you will be criticized for your mistakes. Love and extending help to children, those in need or someone you want to get to know better, will help you realize a new purpose. Take action, speak your mind and go the distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep trusted friends close by and secrets from acquaintances who may use information against you. An opportunity to travel or find out valuable information will give you the edge. Emotions and spending won’t mix well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take on whatever comes your way with enthusiasm and you will draw the attention and help you need to be successful. A new position, responsibility or project will take off quickly and keep you on your toes. Money must be saved, not squandered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll find it difficult to control your emotions but, if you concentrate on an interesting job adding special detail to your work, you will prosper in the end. Someone you love may overreact, causing some troubles within a partnership.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your world may appear to be turning upside down today. Don’t take chances when it comes to love or dealing with business partners. Listen but don’t share your point of view just yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Anger and impatience will lead to trouble but throwing yourself into your work and doing a good job will help open a passageway to something you have wanted for a long time. Love will develop through socializing or getting involved in a new hobby or activity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make things happen today so don’t let laziness stand in the way of your progress. Travel should be in the works whether for business, education or just plain pleasure. You can make personal changes with confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Go into hiding if you want to avoid controversy. Put your effort into building something or renovating or even going over your investments. Don’t interact with anyone who is likely to pick a fight or cause you grief. Work by yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your past actions will be responsible for the losses you’re experiencing now and you can expect the people you dealt with to take action. A change in your location or getting involved with someone new will help you move in a new direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take on something new. Your emotions may confuse you a little but, if you rely on your experience and knowledge, you will come out on top. Doing things a little differently will surprise the people around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be tempted to change the way you do things, jumping from one job to another. Don’t deny yourself the opportunity to do something creative, challenging or unlike what you would normally do. You will learn through new adventures.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take the opportunity to do something that will enhance your mind, your looks or your physical body. The more pressure put on you by others, the more you will want to fight back. Don’t get caught up in emotional madness when passion should be the focus.

Birthday Baby: You are an opportunist, seeing possibilities and envisioning results. You are a doer and explorer and are creative in your pursuits.