CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amy Heckerling, 54; Robert Hegyes, 57; Tim Russert, 58; Bill Kreutzmann, 62.

Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check and you will be able to take advantage of some very interesting personal and financial opportunities. Love and romance will reach new levels and must be one of your prime concerns this year. Dealing with older and younger people will be difficult but rewarding.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do whatever you can to feel good about life and who you are. A strong bond with a colleague or peer will bring you in contact with different ways of doing things. A lifestyle change may be in order.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be tempted to want things too fast and this will lead to delays and problems. Don’t rush into sharing your sentiments, especially if your emotions are soaring.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t pull the plug on something or cut someone off in a fit of anger or emotional stress. You will regret your actions and make yourself look bad in front of people who may judge you for future considerations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partnership may start out on the wrong foot but, if you are clear about what is expected of each of you, it will turn out favorably. Hard work and doing your best to help others will result in popularity and favors granted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your gift to others should be time and effort, not a monetary output. Take action to the heart of the problem. If a loved one opposes your time spent helping others, include him or her in the process.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider starting a home- based business or getting into a new hobby. Don’t let someone discourage you. He or she is jealous of your talents and fears your success may change the way you treat or feel about him or her.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your sophistication and your intelligence to find your niche. Something new and exciting will enable you to expand a concept you have wanted to develop for some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone you respect will tell you something that will change the way you think and do things. A partnership will be advantageous if you each stick to what you do best. Make creative changes at home to avoid problems with someone you live with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You need to be motivated by something spectacular. Take a trip or join a group that will stimulate and encourage you. Your involvement now will lead to bigger and better things in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can tie up loose ends and close deals if you make alterations to the way you handle the people you deal with. Take a lead position to showcase your capabilities and strengths. Investments, real estate and personal issues can all be dealt with successfully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can expect to have some issues with neighbors, friends or relatives today, if you don’t do what you have promised. Stick around home and sort out what needs to be done and the most efficient way to accomplish it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Embellishment may appear to be an easy out for you. However, you will have to answer questions that will prove you to be wrong in your assessment. Don’t play the role of knowing everything if you don’t.

Focus on work, love and keeping the peace.

Birthday Baby: You are powerful, protective and patient. You are honest and open, always ready to take action. You are a strong competitor.