CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Quentin Tarantino, 45; Xuxa, 45; Michael York, 66.

Happy Birthday: Take a look at your financial situation and you will discover you may have some hidden assets or a skill that can help you turn a prosperous corner. This can be a great year if you are diligent and you stick to what you do best.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Learning something new will help you get ahead but staying in the same position, being overworked and underpaid, will lead to discontent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stop pondering over what you should and shouldn’t be doing. Travel for business purposes or learn a useful skill that will contribute to your future financial position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Exaggeration or being dishonest will be your downfall. An old debt will be repaid if you put in a friendly reminder. An emotional matter may stifle your fun if you don’t deal with what’s going on immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Aggressive action will pay off as long as you stay within your budget and boundary. Work on your own and you will accomplish more. Do what you do best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Travel will entice you. A romantic encounter will cost more than you can afford. A different way of doing things will capture your attention if you get involved with people from different backgrounds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s up to you to make some personal changes if you want to alter your life goals. You are likely to miss an opportunity if you start an argument with someone who’s in competition with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t do things on a big scale. Keep things small and simple and you will get the most for the least. Use your own imagination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Working from home will lead to some emotional ups and downs but, if you stay on track, you will benefit from the comments made and the questions asked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take on whatever challenge is thrown your way and you will gain confidence and popularity. A sudden change in your financial situation looks positive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let anyone talk you into doing or donating to his or her cause. Be careful where and how you spend your money. Someone will be all too eager to help you spend on the wrong things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a moment to reevaluate your current position before making changes. You may be sitting in a better position than you realize. It takes a big person to admit errors and to stand up and try again.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t give in to someone who won’t compromise. You will make poor choices if you let your heart rule your head. You are better off making a move that will rid you of the turmoil someone else is causing you.

Birthday Baby: You’ve got pizzazz and poise and can be extremely persuasive. You are an opportunist, a storyteller, a leader and an attention grabber.