CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kip Pardue, 32; Matt Hardy, 34; Jason Alexander, 49; Bruce Springsteen, 59.

Happy Birthday: You may find yourself at odds with what you want to do and what you should do this year. Pick a direction and follow it through to the end. Make a list of your ideas, concerns and those things that need some alterations and begin completing one at a time. Once you get started, you’ll find what’s ahead of you isn’t so daunting.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you oppose or confront someone, you will create a bigger than life problem that will be difficult to get past. Make home a place of comfort and peace for when things are hectic and people are causing you grief.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can make gains today if you are willing to alter your plans. A short trip will result in information you need for something that may have seemed impossible in the past. Give-and-take will set the record straight and position you for success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your heart and soul into whatever you do and you will get recognition for your effort. You will have fabulous ideas that may lead you in a whole new direction. Don’t let love stand in the way of your progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional matters will take over if you are too sensitive. Try to ignore anyone who is trying to meddle in your affairs. Verbal abuse, deception and misleading information can all be expected today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone may spring something on you suddenly today. Cast your fate to the wind and enjoy the adventure. Romance is in the stars and looks most inviting. Children will play an important role in your life. Travel plans should be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speak up and control the situation. Take care of matters involving the younger members of your household. An opportunity to do something worthwhile will turn into an adventure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t give in to emotional blackmail. Walk away from any confrontation that flares up. Someone is likely to exaggerate – don’t let that someone be you. A unique experience can take your mind off your worries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do things you know will broaden your horizons or introduce you to people who have similar interests. A change of plans will lead to a journey. Someone from your past is likely to look you up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Getting involved in activities with friends, relatives or neighbors will make you realize how much you have to offer. Love is looking good. Ask someone you are involved with to join you or, if single, approach someone you find appealing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t make promises you can’t keep or let yourself get backed into a corner. Do what feels right, especially with legal, medical or financial matters. A sudden change in one of your old relationships or with a commitment you made will leave you feeling lucky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a chance. A change to your home, life or surroundings will help you please someone you love. Don’t overspend when you don’t have to. Sticking to a budget will ease your stress rather than adding to it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be unpredictable and exciting to be with but don’t let this lead to unnecessary purchases. Just be yourself if you want to get noticed. Someone you respect will give you some good advice.

Birthday Baby: You are original, a bit of a procrastinator and lovable and fair. You are very good at delegating – a leader and a communicator.