CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon “Bug” Hall, 24; Natalie Imbruglia, 34; Oscar De La Hoya, 36; Alice Cooper, 61.

Happy Birthday: Ride the wave to victory this year. Your ideas will lead to positive results and you will be trendy, outspoken and ready to take action. This is a forward-thinking, progressive year for you so be practical and rid yourself of people and situations that can only hold you back.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let the little things bother you. Organizing or getting involved in something you believe in will help you connect with people who have common interests. An emotional relationship will warm up and bring you great joy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be tempted to spend on something you want but don’t need. Question your motives. You may be better off explaining what you want in return before you make promises. A change in plans may influence your professional position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll surprise everyone with your vision and plans for the future. Nothing is too much or out of your reach right now. You will find out information that will help you turn a project you are involved in into a moneymaking venture.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Winning, rebates, surrenders, settlements and legal matters will all lead to extra cash. The change in your status will enable you to make a positive, professional move. Stay away from anyone who is too pushy or controlling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be pulled in several different directions emotionally but, in the end, what you discover about yourself will be what counts. Don’t be surprised if someone wants a partnership that can enhance your income and your position in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider if declining an invitation is worth the cost. It’s more important to finish what you start and to be responsible for the work you are expected to deliver. Falling short will cause others to lose confidence in you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Travel, promoting and following through with the people and the projects that interest you the most should be first and foremost on your mind. A revelation you experience with friends, relatives, lovers or children will lead to a lifestyle change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stop taking everything and everyone so seriously. Do what you can and let the rest go. Don’t fret and waste time over trivial matters. Stop judging yourself so harshly and you’ll do better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can change your course and try new things. If something isn’t working, move on. Success is within reach if you follow your heart and put your talents to work for you. You will make things happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to rethink what you are doing in your personal life. Protect your assets and stow your cash so that you aren’t hounded for something you don’t want to part with. It’s all in the way you handle matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Love and romance are in a high cycle and arrangements should be made to do something with the one you love – or to find love, if you are single. Your charm will lead to the support or help you need to make your life better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t divulge secrets or get involved in affairs that shouldn’t concern you. The one who will end up in trouble is you. Concentrate on improving your lifestyle. Big ideas need to be built on solid ground, so start small.

Birthday Baby: You are practical and innovative. You have a good handle on how to go about getting what you want. You find solutions and assess situations well.