CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 35; Lea Salonga, 39; Thomas Jane, 41; Jeri Ryan, 42.

Happy Birthday: Concentrate on taking advantage of any opportunity that comes along, maintaining your own schedule. Emotions will be close to the surface, making it difficult for you to hide your true feelings. Therefore, it’s best to be upfront and honest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may feel the urge to help others but don’t do so at the expense of avoiding your own chores or missing an event or activity that you want to attend. It may seem selfish, but you must put yourself first. You can offer suggestions but not hands-on help. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let confusion push you in the wrong direction. If you become stubborn, you will face defeat. Remain calm and offer to do your part. Love is in the stars and, if you focus on pleasing the person you care about most, you will bypass an emotional mishap. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your ability to know instinctively how you can make life easier for others will, in turn, bring you the backing you need to develop an idea you’ve been toying with. Don’t let your personal life hinder your productivity. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take advantage of any opportunity to meet new people, discuss new projects or start something new that can turn into a lucrative pastime. An old friend will need help finding a solution to a pressing problem. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Uncertainty will make it difficult to make a decision that deals with your geographical location and earning a living. Someone you least expect will be able to help you see things more clearly. Avoid making assumptions. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can get all wrapped up in the melodrama going on around you or you can distance yourself and advance beyond your expectations. An opportunity to form a business or personal partnership is apparent. Don’t let your heart rule your head. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be able to please everyone but that doesn’t mean you should stop moving in a direction that suits your needs. Expect changes to occur at work. Concentrate on networking and entertaining the people who can influence your position. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take the initiative and put your creative ideas on the table. Your aggressive action will bring positive results and responses from someone you least expect. A change at home will throw you for a loop. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may want to dump your responsibilities in someone else’s lap but, in doing so, you will lose control of an important project. Let your intuition guide you, not your emotions. Uncertainty at home will cause some upset. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is potential to make money if you incorporate old ideas into new projects. A partnership you once had will surface but, before you get involved, consider the emotional turmoil that occurred in the past. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t be thinking clearly when it comes to your personal life and matters pertaining to your home and family. Get things out in the open and you will feel better about the decisions you make. Don’t let overindulgence be your downfall.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Secrets are apparent. You will have to ask the right questions if you don’t want to be led astray. Don’t take action until you have all the facts. Focus on work, money and getting ahead.

Birthday Baby: You are compassionate, caring and affectionate. You are sensitive, emotional and persuasive. You are a dreamer with a vivid imagination.