CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse L. Martin, 41; Jane Horrocks, 46; Mark Messier, 49; Kevin Costner, 55.

Happy Birthday: Be strong and go after your goals. You can make a difference if you refuse to back down or give in. This is a year of change and one that should allow you to take part in unusual experiences that alter the way you think and do things in the future. Remember past relationships and apply the lessons learned. Your numbers are 3, 6, 14, 18, 21, 25, 39.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t have to make a decision based on what someone else wants you to do. Look at your financial position before you consider making a move that you may not be able to afford. Set your priorities and stick to them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will get a lot of satisfaction from helping others and will also find out some valuable information that enables you to make essential personal choices. Caution regarding home and family will be necessary to avoid mishaps or feuds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t take what’s being said to heart. Concentrate on your own well-being and improvements that will raise your confidence and allow you options that may have been closed in the past. Don’t let anyone pressure you into overspending. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Like it or not, you are up for change. If you are willing to move forward, you will benefit from the journeys you take and the people you meet along the way. A partnership may pose some problems if you take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Aggressive action may work initially but, in the end, it will backfire, causing you restrictions and added responsibilities. A proposition that has been on the table before can now be taken seriously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Plan to do things a little differently. A change in a partnership can help you incorporate a broader base for the projects you would like to take on. Talks will bring results if you cut to the bottom line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t take chances, especially if it will disrupt your home and family life. Let your intuition guide you. Working with, rather than for someone will allow you to offer more input into the process of accomplishing a common goal. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Doors are beginning to open and an opportunity to make a critical move that will benefit you personally and professionally is coming into play. Alter your everyday routine so you can expand and diversify your plans for the future. Progress is doable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be fooled by what others say and do if you haven’t done your research. An aggressive approach to a contract may be tempting but, in the end, you may take on more than you expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do a little soul searching and ask tough questions. An experience you had with someone in the past will enlighten you. Don’t hold back or waffle when it’s vital to say what’s on your mind. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be torn between the past, present and future. Don’t let what’s already happened hold you back. Look forward and make sure that what you do now will enable you to make the most of what you’ve got to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your emotions will be difficult to control. Change is required but it should be good for everyone you care about, not just you. Love is in the stars and can make you particularly happy if you are willing to share what you have. 

Birthday Baby: You are determined, sensitive and proud. You are responsible, willing to take action and always looking out for others.