CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lalaine, 22; Anderson Cooper, 42; Deniece Williams, 59; Suzi Quatro, 59.

Happy Birthday: You have to put your skills to the test and make choices beneficial to your advancement. Get involved in whatever interests you the most if you want to excel emotionally, professionally and personally. This is a great year to strive for perfection. Following your ideas to completion will lead to the success you are looking for.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Concentrate on what you can do to make a partnership work better. Manipulate any discussion you have to favor how others will benefit from what you are doing. There is money to be made if you change a couple of your ideas, enhancing the final result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get whatever is bothering you out in the open. Once you at least begin the process of sorting through what needs to be done, you will be that much closer to getting what you want. An interesting development will unfold.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change is upon you. You can sell your ideas, plans and talents to someone who can use what you have to offer. Don’t be shy – you’ll come across as an asset that must be acquired.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you stand up to whatever demands are being given, you will set a standard that will improve your personal position in the future. Stand your ground or it may also cost you financially.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life will never be the same for you once you look at the people you are close to and realize where you stand. Don’t get angry over past mistakes. Instead, take a positive attitude and make changes that will make your life better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The alterations you make now to your home or your geographical location will pay off in what you get back financially, emotionally and professionally. Don’t sit idle because you are unsure of the future. Do your research quickly and base your move on what you discover.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let your lazy attitude make you miss out on turning one of your great ideas into a worthwhile venture. Participate in your social network or community and you can structure something that can lead to better opportunities and a great new friendship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let little aggravations from people control your emotions. Instigate some changes at home that will improve your personal space, making it more conducive to your goals. A lifestyle or personal direction change will help you excel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have regrets if you jump too quickly. The emotional repercussions will be hard for you to deal with and will leave you in an uncomfortable situation. Don’t take responsibility for something you may not be able to fix or execute properly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You need to get away and do something that will inspire you or bring back your enthusiasm. Visiting someone you find interesting or knowledgeable will help get you back in gear. Challenge yourself and you will learn something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aim for the highest goal and you will achieve something spectacular. Good fortune and prosperity are heading your way. Be confident and you will find your niche.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t rule out the possibility of something or someone from your past making a difference in your life now. Looking back with optimism will help you initiate something now that you couldn’t get off the ground in the past.

Birthday Baby: You are tenacious and clever and stand firm for what you believe. You are emotional, sensitive, steadfast and strong.