CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sheryl Swoopes, 37; Sarah Jessica Parker, 43; Elton John, 61; Aretha Franklin, 66.

Happy Birthday: Money matters will count this year and you can find financial gains if you invest in something you believe in. Anxiety will prevail regardless of what you do, so stay busy and focus on what counts. Taking care of legal, medical and financial issues will be key.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Money will come to you from an unexpected source. Put a little time, effort and cash into your residence. Work with what you have and spend as little as possible and the end result will be greater gains.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Present, promote and persuade others to join your crusade today. Love is in the stars and you will position yourself for a positive move in your personal life. A serious look at your future will show others you mean business.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep professional and personal dealings separate. As soon as you mix the two, you will not think straight, causing you to make mistakes on both counts. Make decisions based on what you know is fact, not your assumptions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trust your own judgment. Don’t shy away from asking for what you want. Personally, professionally and emotionally you will win in the end by showing your true colors, your likes and dislikes and your future intentions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s time to remember the past in order to move forward with confidence. The experience you have will be worth far more than you realize. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by securing your position. Take action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t give up on someone you care about. If you really want to be with someone or do something, fight for it. You will win and gain popularity for your honesty, your approach and your compassion for others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on work and steer clear of anything that could lead to misinterpretation. The last thing you need is to give the wrong impression. Keep your personal life separate and avoid possible problems.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Travel should be on your mind or part of your agenda today. An unusual approach to a project will bring results that you can be proud of. Money can be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Speaking out of turn or exaggerating will lead to trouble. Get your facts straight and avoid rumors or gossip. You will be questioned by someone who has an interest in what you are talking about.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve got everyone’s interest so lay your cards on the table and watch your popularity grow along with your bank account. Don’t put your own money on the line.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t put yourself in an uncompromising position. Avoid conversations with people who are out to prove you wrong. You are likely to end up in an emotional situation that will cost you if you are forced to hold back the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a look at an idea you have that appeared to be far-fetched in the past, and you will gather some interest. Fixing up your home, real estate deals or other investments are looking very good.

Quick action on your part will seal a deal.

Birthday Baby: You have a strong will power and a relentless determination. You are not willing to give in or back away from adversity. You are a problem solver – inventive, imaginative and interested in everything.