Happy Birthday: This will be an emotional year. Overreacting or taking on too much in the early stages of whatever you plan to do will saddle you for the entire year. Keep your plans within budget. Leave nothing to chance and don’t fear change or failure.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Compromise and get along if you want to gain ground, make friends or obtain allies. Arguments will get blown out of proportion and could end up causing a family feud. Take a back seat today and avoid opposition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Visit friends or relatives and catch up on the past and discuss the future. Today is about reviewing and renewing, getting your priorities straight and realizing who has got your back.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider your dreams, hopes and wishes and set your goals for the year ahead. You have all sorts of opportunities heading your way. Love looks promising and a creative change to your status is in the works.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you didn’t manage to deal with the changes that befuddled you last year, do so now. You have another chance to rectify things. Don’t let anger and ego stop you from enjoying someone you miss but are upset with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spend time discussing your future plans with the person most likely to be by your side. A lot can be accomplished to ensure you get what you want when the time comes. Preparation will be the key to your success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Bring the old and the young together for a mix of people who can offer you good conversation and lots of interesting ideas. Open your doors to friends, neighbors and relatives, starting the year off on the right foot with the support you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t count on getting the help you need from the people closest to you. Personal problems are likely to mount at home if you allow overindulgence mentally, physically or emotionally. Do not get in over your head.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Problems with your lover or best friend will leave you feeling emotional. Visit someone who can help. Straight talk may not bring you the results you want but it will put an end to the ongoing troubles you have been facing within a relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be oblivious to the troubled waters surrounding you. You can only hide from emotional turmoil for so long before you are forced to deal with matters head on. Start the year off on the right foot by clearing your emotional debts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to lay down the ground rules this year to maintain and gain ground financially, personally and professionally. Change is upon you and to recognize it before it broadsides you will be half the battle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t allow anyone to make you angry or put words in your mouth. Your actions will count, so be careful how you treat the people you want in your life. Be honest about your motives.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be emotional, sensitive and passionate about what you want to accomplish in the future. Sharing your thoughts may not be in your best interest. Secrets will not be kept and unusual circumstances will lead you down the wrong path.

Birthday Baby: You are innovative, inventive and creative. You give back generously to those who help you. You are a dreamer with the drive and courage to overcome any obstacles.