CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zoe Saldana, 30; Brian “Head” Welch, 38; Paula Abdul, 46; Kathleen Turner, 54.

Happy Birthday: Rethink your direction, strategy and motives. If something you have been working on is standing still, turn your attention to something that can be accomplished. Love is in the stars and a commitment can be made to help you develop a stronger, more stable partnership. Taking an unusual approach to achieving your goals will draw attention to your cause and favors will be granted that will lead to your success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone will do something to get an emotional rise out of you. Don’t give in to pressure being put on you by someone who is out for him- or herself. A love problem will crop up; avoid arguing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You really need to get away and have some fun. Don’t let comments made or gossip being spread, get to you. An old love may want back into your world. Think twice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on making your place more comfortable and a better place to entertain your friends. A kind gesture on someone’s part will make you realize you’re not alone and you have support for a project you want to start.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional tugging will wear you thin. You must make up your mind so you can get rid of anyone or anything causing you grief. An opportunity will come your way once you put an end to old conditions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Giving will do way more for you today than receiving. Make it a point to find where your services will best help and offer all you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A decision you make will surprise others and position you positively for what’s to come. Network at events and you will be inspired to continue in a direction in which you can excel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep things cost efficient. Don’t let anyone talk you into doing things you question. Love will be difficult. You can talk your way around things but eventually you will have to face whatever happens.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t give in to someone looking for an argument. Focus on your own projects and work alone and you will accomplish the most by the end of the day. Put what’s important to you first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a look at what someone has to offer you and you may decide to make a few changes in your current direction. As long as you can put in your time and not your cash, you will be safe in moving forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may have to grasp something that you weren’t counting on. Don’t let your emotions lead you astray. There is money heading your way from a source you least expect. Keep things in perspective.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be torn between what you want to do and what you should do. Ask someone you trust and admire for advice. Talks with loved ones will help you resolve issues that have been causing problems for some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Parlay your love into something beautiful for someone you think the world of and you will leave a lasting impression. Make a couple of changes around home, adding to your comfort and making a difference to the attitudes of those living with you.

Birthday Baby: You are curious and question everything and everyone. You are inventive and imaginative, pursuing what you want and refusing to admit defeat.