CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 28; Arlo Guthrie, 61; Sue Lyon, 62; Lawrence Pressman, 69.

Happy Birthday: Don’t count on anything or anyone this year. If you wait for others to do things, you will accomplish little. Emotional matters at home will result in necessary changes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t get pulled into an argument if you can avoid it. Emotions will flare and the chance of resolving anything is unlikely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Being a little nostalgic will work wonders for your morale. Spending time with friends, family and your lover will bring about favors and good memories.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put together a strategy to help you achieve your goals. Talking about what you want to do with friends and people who can help you will be fruitful. .

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The changes you make may be necessary but that won’t stop some of the people you are emotionally connected with to cause you grief, asking questions and pushing you to do what you don’t want to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An awkward situation will lead to emotional interactions with someone to whom you are indebted. You may have to backtrack if you stepped over a line.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be able to avoid someone or something by talking your way around it but, in the end, you will probably have to give in to changing circumstances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t take things too seriously or anyone too literally. You are likely to misinterpret what’s being said, causing you to make a mistake. Don’t let love problems interfere with your work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Evaluate what’s going on, being offered and the consequences of the decisions you make. It’s not a good idea to lead someone on. Change is inevitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): People trying to help others will inspire you. Realizing your potential is half the battle. Once you recognize your attributes, you will be able to make headway, marking a better future and a renewed sense of belonging and success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t push your luck with partners. Troubled relationships will leave you perplexed and possibly alone to figure things out for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be intrigued with a domestic product or service shown by someone you meet through work or an activity you participate in. Check it out – it will benefit you if you tweak it to your liking and offer it to some trusted individuals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Love or a personal friend are likely to interfere with what you are doing, costing you financially. You cannot make changes on a whim when there is so much at stake. Focus on work, money and getting ahead.

Birthday Baby: You are brave, courageous and can be manipulative. You are proud, a little bit stubborn and an emotional reactionary. You have charisma and character.