CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 28; Cree Summer, 39; Shelley Duvall, 59; Ringo Starr, 68.

Happy Birthday: Take a serious approach to life, sorting through the debris that has been dragging you down. You will have a better handle than you realize at convincing others you know what you are doing. Love should be highlighted and efforts to make your personal life picture perfect should be put into play.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a position and stay with it when dealing with colleagues or presenting something you want to do. You will get the support you need if you are persistent and confident. Tread carefully with the ones you love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Set things up, make plans and refuse to take no for an answer. Network with colleagues or get together with people who inspire you. Love is in the stars and partnerships of all kinds will be worthwhile.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t get all worked up over nothing. Weakness on your part will give someone who is opposing you the edge. Erratic behavior will be your demise but, with ingenuity, calm and an unexpected approach, there will be less to contend with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Surround yourself with the people you love most. Seniors or experienced individuals will help you realize what possibilities are available to you. It’s not the time to be erratic. Don’t be afraid to make a well-thought-out change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let anyone know what you are up to. The element of surprise will give you the edge. A change of location will keep you out of trouble and help you discover something new. An opportunity to make some extra cash is apparent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It will be what you do, not what you say that will count. Entertain someone you are trying to impress but let him or her do the talking. Your emotions will be close to the surface.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t ruffle feathers or push someone who is likely to push back. Low-key is your best bet. Don’t give in to a bully trying to threaten your personal or professional position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a lot more going on around you than you realize. Talk to people and find out what they really expect of you. Once you are on the same page, it will be a breeze to get things done and tie up loose ends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Change may be forced upon you with regard to your living conditions. An investment will prove to pay off but don’t brag about it or someone will try to take advantage of your generous nature. Focus on improving your surroundings, lifestyle and relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Practical applications to what you have mastered will take what you do over the top. A relationship must undergo change, depending on how you feel about the contributions this person has made. Make up your mind and take action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you have to do and what you want to do will conflict. Consider trying to combine the two by including both friends and colleagues in your plans. A little friendly push on your part will help others align themselves with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do what you say, follow through with your promises and you will end up in charge. A love connection will prove to be good for you in several ways. Partnerships can be formed and an understanding can be developed.

Birthday Baby: You are intense, serious and particular about the way things are done and how they are expressed. You don’t venture far from your own traditions and beliefs. You are an all-around popular individual.