CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 43; Seal, 47; Jeff Daniels, 55; Smokey Robinson, 70.

Happy Birthday: You may have to backtrack before you can move forward. Doing so will help you avoid the same mistakes. An open and honest approach to all your partnerships will enable you to move things along much faster. Trust in your own judgment. A good balance between work and play will ensure a healthy attitude and physique.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get serious about your future. Don’t leave anything to chance. No one will do as good a job of selling your skills as you can. In the end, you will gain greater confidence and proof that you can excel. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan a trip or arrange to make changes to your living space or your personal life. Lending a helping hand or offering favors will lead to a lasting, comfortable partnership. An unexpected occurrence will cause some doubt regarding a business associate. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Play it safe and you won’t be sorry. There are too many variables to take unnecessary risks. A sudden change in the way someone treats you will lead to greater uncertainty. It’s important that you focus on maintaining your integrity and dignity. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t limit your choices by refusing to accept a little change. There is too much on the line for you to waffle. Love is on the rise and an interesting proposition may be exactly what you need. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your emotions out of the decisions you must make. Stick to facts and take a practical approach both professionally and personally. Take a short trip if it will help you close a deal or make amends with someone. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be open about the way you feel and how you see the future unfolding. Don’t let someone from your past meddle in your affairs. Do what you can to get along with everyone but not at the sacrifice of an important relationship. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think about what it is you want and take action. You may be enticed by someone you work with. Before heading down that path, consider the consequences. Stick with the familiar not the unknown. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on your home, happiness and personal relationships. You can make positive changes that will encourage the people you love to do more and to do better. A change will be as good as a rest and can offer you a new beginning. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll face opposition no matter what you do but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t proceed. Don’t get anxious about debts — find a solution and work within a budget so that you don’t feel so tied down and helpless. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Taking on responsibility will impress someone considering you for a bigger and better position. If someone is angered by your choices, consider whether this relationship is to your advantage or is holding you back. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s important to rise to the occasion and show everyone that you have something to contribute. Your sincerity and compassion will help you overcome any problems you face. Take advantage of any chance to work more. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have the potential to excel professionally if you share your thoughts in a very imaginative manner. Your colorful outlook and expression of speech will get your plans up and running. An emotional encounter with someone you’ve lost touch with will bring you greater hope that you can succeed. 4 stars

Birthday Baby: You are caring and affectionate. You do your best to please the people you love. You are hard- working and strong-willed.