CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dane Cook, 36; Queen Latifah, 38; Vanessa Williams, 45; Brad Dourif, 58.

Happy Birthday: The more secretive you are this year, the better your influence when you disclose your plans or present what you’ve been working on. Pay attention to detail.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Talk to loved ones – don’t yell or lose patience and you will understand their emotional needs and the situation. Take time out for yourself late in the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This is the perfect day to do a little research. Investigate opportunities and take part in a program that will enable you to make a transition you want to make. It’s time to take action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fix up your place and you will add value as well as comfort. Someone you are attracted to or would like to work closely with may not be all that he or she has led you to believe.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t play emotional games and you will get much further ahead in your professional and personal dealings. A past partner, friend or lover will be interested in connecting with you again. If you feel the same way, put in a call.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t mislead anyone regarding your current or past situation. You may want to talk to someone about your financial outlook and how you can improve it in the future, but don’t let anyone take control of your investments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is plenty going on that you can benefit from. A change in a relationship will be to your advantage. Don’t be fooled by what someone alludes to. Find out the facts and go from there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A serious prospect or partnership is in the stars if you participate in a fundraising event or other humanitarian cause. Networking will help you spark enthusiasm regarding your goals. An emotional issue can be resolved with a little ingenuity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow your heart. Someone may try to fool you by playing an emotional game but, as long as you stand up for yourself, you will come out on top. Plans to take a business trip should be in the works.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be undecided about what you should do and what you want to do. You may convince yourself to favor your own needs but, in doing so, you may upset someone who counts on you. Taking a short trip will lead to delays and expenses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to impress the people around you but you are better off playing it safe. If someone wants you to invest in something you know little about, do your own research or you may suffer loss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may have trouble pinning someone down with regard to how he or she feels. Don’t tolerate emotional games. For now, just listen and observe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do what’s on your list and avoid a discussion with someone who wants to confuse you or point you in the wrong direction. You are clever and creative enough to go it alone. You’ve got everything to gain by pressing ahead.

Birthday Baby: You are charming and someone who goes the distance to help others. You stand by your convictions and are serious about life. You are imaginative, emotional and quick to find solutions.