CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashlie Brillault, 22; Fairuza Balk, 35; Al Franken, 57; Mr. T, 57.

Happy Birthday: You have decisions to make that will alter your life. Be perfectly clear about what you want or someone will misinterpret you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A challenge will be exhilarating and will boost your ego. Your hard work will pay off, allowing you to call the shots.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do things because you want to not because someone else is pushing you. A longing to be with someone may cause you to do something foolish. Don’t take a risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An opportunity is heading your way that should allow you to get ahead in an area of your life that has been suffering. Look at what you can do to improve your popularity and status. Once you establish your position, it will be difficult for anyone to remove you from your post.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t expect to get help and you won’t be let down when someone has other plans. Don’t get upset over something you cannot change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Give in to what your heart tells you. A romantic encounter will crystallize your feelings, giving you a much better idea of how to satisfy your needs in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can put personal matters behind you by addressing whoever or whatever has caused problems for you. A money issue can be put to rest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Network with groups that can offer a unique spin to what you do. Your relationships will grow if you get involved in activities your loved ones enjoy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t take chances. You will formulate the best possible situation to move into a lead position and take over a genre that fits your skills and personality perfectly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Interact with people in your community to build the support you need for an important task. A relationship will grow into something you can count on emotionally and financially.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have to hold your ground. If you give in to someone who is giving you an ultimatum, you will be taken advantage of over and over again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Educational pursuits or honing your skills will help you land a better position or keep the one you already have. A love connection can be made through the company you keep.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t give out too much information or you may face opposition. You have to complete a project or deal before you can feel secure that everything will turn out OK.

Limitations due to poor decisions will result if you become overly sensitive and emotional.

Birthday Baby: You are brave, outspoken and a great storyteller. You are not afraid of what others think or do. You believe in your own abilities.