CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Martin Lawrence, 43; Jon Cryer, 43; Ellen Barkin, 54; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 61.

Happy Birthday: Don’t let your anxiety or disappointment lead you down the wrong path. This is a year to excel if you concentrate on work and accomplishments. Progress, learning and putting what you know into play should be your goal. Look to the future with optimism.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t stop because there is something you’d rather do. Put in the hours required to advance, not to have fun. Focus on your talents and get serious about what you do and advancement will be yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t take matters too seriously, even if a change in plans occurs. As long as you don’t make a fuss, the tables will turn and you will come out on top. A chance to network will allow you to get the opinions of people who count.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone may be out to make you look bad. Take a cautious approach and say little if you want to avoid conflict. A love interest may be intriguing but, if it will hinder what you are trying to accomplish in any way, take a pass for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes you have to allow changes in your life in order to get past something or someone who is blocking you. If you can adjust some of your personal arrangements at home, you will feel better about yourself and your future. Take control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): No matter what you do, you will attract a lot of attention, so think carefully about your actions. Love is on the rise and you will be tempted to get involved in a partnership that could have many different facets.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s time to do things a little differently. You’ve been too predictable in the past and, if you want to stay on top, be a little erratic for a change. You’ll keep your competition and acquaintances guessing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t tell your secrets or your true thoughts about others or situations for the time being. Evaluate what others think and do before you reveal your position. Too much, too soon will be your downfall.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will meet someone who impresses you if you attend an event that has to do with helping others or a cause you believe in. The changes you make to accommodate a new belief or lifestyle will work well for you in the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t count on anyone making promises or talking big about what he or she can offer. Chances are exaggeration will be behind what’s being offered. Do things yourself if you want them done to your specifications.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money is heading in your direction. If there is a deal on the table, close it and you will come out on top. Don’t let love cost you but don’t pass up what’s being offered either.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone will be more serious than you regarding a partnership. Don’t make statements that will lock you into doing something you may not want to do. An emotional situation will be up in the air and hard to decipher.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When it comes to love or business partnerships, a change of plans or feelings is apparent. Stay on top of what everyone involved is demanding. If the stakes get too high, back away and work with entirely different people.

Birthday Baby: You have pride, a powerful presence and the patience to hold off until the timing is right. You are intelligent and precise and this will lead to great popularity and leadership responsibility.