CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busta Rhymes, 36; Cher, 62; Joe Cocker, 64; Stan Mikita, 68.

Happy Birthday: Don’t take the ones you love or partner with for granted. Honesty will get you through the year ahead and, if someone in your life can’t live with what you want to do, you may have to rethink your relationship with this person.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Discuss and close deals and make investments that will ensure you get ahead monetarily. You have the determination and the talent to take something you can offer and turn it into gold.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let opportunity pass you by because you fear rejection or failure. You should attend meetings, tradeshows or anything else that will help you decide what best suits your needs to get ahead in the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There will be a chance to take an interesting encounter and turn it into a viable partnership that is equally as good for you and the other person involved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Go full tilt ahead when it comes to accomplishing work-related goals. Change will be to your advantage. A chance to make some cash is evident so don’t back away because you are afraid.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your entertaining, generous nature will attract some high-rollers who can make a difference to your future. If you let someone fearful or threatened of your success stand in your way because of an emotional connection, you may miss out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t be bamboozled by someone who is looking out for his or her own interests. Take the initiative, do your own thing and you will have followers and opportunities that far exceed your expectations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop procrastinating. Travel is in the stars or picking up information or learning something new, so don’t wait for things to come to you. Actively pursue your dreams, hopes and wishes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you can talk a good talk, others will follow suit and jump on your bandwagon. You are better and more talented so show what you have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be a little emotional today, especially if someone corners you looking for answers of a personal nature. Stay calm but don’t stretch the truth in order to avoid consequences that will arise, regardless of what you say now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can prove your point, make amends, collect old debts or even make settlements if you take a strong position and force issues that you believe in. Others will bend to your needs if you are a powerhouse who has covered all the bases.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give something new a try and you may find yourself moving into a new position or making money doing something you enjoy. Taking a stab at explaining how you feel to someone you love will bring a positive response.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional upset is likely if you are secretive or try to get away with something. Your best bet is to say what you want and see what you can get.

Someone will respect your honesty and help you out.

Birthday Baby: You are emotionally sensitive, strong- willed and determined to do things your way. You are passionate about life and love and will do whatever it takes to live each moment fully.