CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Jeffre, 36; Sean Astin, 38; Tom Courtenay, 72; Sally Jessy Raphael, 74.

Happy Birthday: Take care of emotional matters this year. Your creative spin to an old idea will interest someone you have not talked to in a long time. Reconnect by making the first move. The results will positively affect how far ahead you get this year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Judge your next move based on your own position and what you want to see unfold. Talks will help but only with those who are already on board. It’s OK to sit back and observe.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A past problem at work will surface again if you didn’t take care of it the first time around. Rely on your allies in order to win a better position. It’s all about standing up for your rights.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will pull a fast move that could derail your plans. Uncertainty regarding some of your social and family relationships must be put aside and not be allowed to influence what needs to be done immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ve got more going for you than you realize. Take a stab at something you enjoy doing. Changes to your environment will enable you to find a space that contributes to your comfort and peace of mind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is skyrocketing and solid ground can be found on which to build your life. Past connections that were never allowed to develop will now help to fulfill your dreams, hopes and wishes for the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve got a lot at stake and if you don’t resolve past issues first, you may lose out on something good. A little fancy talking and a few crucial maneuvers and you should be in the ballpark for an opportunity that develops.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your best offers will come from the past and, with your ability to develop and creatively and intelligently put things together, you will find yourself placed in a key position. Social activities and networking will be to your advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get out and about where you can breath easy and discover what it is you really want to see happen. Get away from your normal routine and negative people. It will help you gain a clear picture of what you must do. It’s up to you to bring about positive change in your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone will try to outmaneuver you by making last-minute alterations or decisions. Don’t fall into an unstable trap. Follow your heart and stay within your means financially, mentally and emotionally. Positive changes should be made at work and at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Everything will be dependent on how you feel and what you do. Don’t let an emotional relationship cause you to second-guess your next move. An interesting change in what you do to earn a living will allow you to go in a direction that has always interested you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be looking through rose-colored glasses and must give yourself a reality check. Put things in perspective. You may be surprised to find out who’s been watching and waiting for you to notice him or her.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be forgiving, open and respectful of others. Consider your own faults and fix anything you have left unfinished. Change will bring about stability and a better future.

Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, caring and compassionate. You have great faith in who you are and what you can do. You are a humanitarian and a good friend.