CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keshia Chante, 21; Ben Zweller, 28; Joan Van Ark, 66; Joyce Carol Oates, 71.

Happy Birthday: You have a unique sense of style that you must put to good use in order to stand above the competition. Use your intuition to guide you and your sensitivity toward others to know when to forge ahead and when to pull back. Love and romance will highlight your year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your emotions will be hard to control. Don’t let anyone’s actions cause you to make a costly mistake. Taking a back seat until things settle down will be beneficial but not easy to do. Time is on your side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can make some very interesting observations that will protect your interests and help you with personal and professional relationships. Use your charm to get others to see your potential. Be adventuresome but practical.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take on a new challenge and you will prove your ability to someone who may have questioned you in the past. You will have the chance to make some cash by investing in something that is slow-growing but stable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone you trust will let you down, causing emotional upset that will affect your status. Be ready to make a fast move in order to spare as much notoriety as possible. Someone you least expect will help you rebuild and find new footing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a chance on someone who you feel will eventually contribute to one of your projects, causes or your life. You can expect to come into cash through an unusual means. Don’t rule out being paid for something you didn’t expect to benefit from financially.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A short trip that will bring you knowledge, information or a better understanding of what’s being offered will pay off. A responsible attitude will prove that you are in the right and that you should proceed without guilt.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be pulled in several different directions. A partnership can develop or you can come to terms with someone you disagree with. Travel plans should be made, mixing business with pleasure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for change instead of trying to hold onto something that is weighing you down. You have to let go of grudges and replace negativity with a positive attitude. A new partnership can be good for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be convincing but not everyone will buy into your scheme. Beware of the person able to upset your plans and turn people against you. Being viewed as a spendthrift will sabotage your efforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can make some adjustments at home that will further your goals. Getting your papers in order will lead to an asset you forgot you had. Someone or something you used to know or do will aid you in getting further ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Plan to have some fun with someone you find interesting, entertaining and unique. Your ability to help others can be put to good use if you don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Stay calm and you will handle with finesse any situation that crops up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid erratic behavior. You may want to keep your personal life a secret until you know where you stand and what’s going to unfold. Now is not the time to share your ideas or to let others see your vulnerability.

Birthday Baby: You are a team player and a great friend, partner and companion. You are outspoken, outgoing, compassionate, caring and playful.