CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Staci Keanan, 34; Paul Giamatti, 42; Max Casella, 42; Sandra Bernhard, 54.

Happy Birthday: The pressure will be on to show what you can offer and how efficient you can be under difficult circumstances. Personal and professional changes can be used to your advantage. An added responsibility should be looked at as a plus, not a minus. Your hard work is worth every little extra you get.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Check out any financial deal you are considering. The chance of getting involved in a scam is likely. You can come into money but it won’t be by investing in someone else’s scheme.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have to rework your schedule to avoid a sticky situation you aren’t equipped to deal with just yet. Get a better handle on this situation but don’t try to fix something you don’t understand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let stress get the better of you. Consider who can pitch in and help and who will hold you back. Right now, there is no room for error or time to waste. Make a move before someone else beats you to the finish line.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you believe in what you are doing, you will succeed. A worthy cause will bring you closer to people who have the same allegiance as you. Don’t flinch because someone alters plans. Last-minute changes will be to your benefit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mingle and network with people willing to try new things and you will find the perfect fit for a project you want to incorporate into your plans. Don’t be daunted by the less creative or negative type of person who has little to contribute.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on what needs to be done. By working hard and being positive, you will attract people who have something to offer and can help cut your workload. A geographical move will open doors to a better future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Socializing will pay off in terms of who you meet and the future prospects you can set up. Self-improvement projects or a little pampering will do you a world of good and will help you gain the confidence you need to project what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If anyone thinks you are shirking what needs to be done, you will lose ground, so take your responsibilities seriously. Face challenges head- on, showing your strength, courage and determination. With the confidence of others, nothing will stand in your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do what you must to get what you want but don’t let anyone pressure you into taking on more than you can handle. Simplicity will be the fastest route to stardom. Money issues will arise if you spend too much on luxuries you don’t need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make some alterations at home that are conducive to the things you are trying to accomplish. A little renovation will please everyone and provide a space that encourages efficiency. Love is on the rise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone is probably withholding information that you need to make a decision. Don’t feel guilty or pressured by what someone does or says. An experienced individual will give you an interesting assessment of your personal situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Travel will help inspire you for an idea you have to make your life better. Make the first move to fix a problem you face. Accept ideas that are being offered but don’t give in to someone unwilling to compromise.

Birthday Baby: You are strong-willed and passionate and know what you want. You are stubborn and can convince others to see things your way.