CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 37; Cyndi Lauper, 57; Meryl Streep, 61; Todd Rundgren, 62.

Happy Birthday: Emotional issues will stop you from getting ahead if you don’t deal with matters quickly and move on. Opportunities will pass you by if you can’t let go of the past. Forward thinking is the only answer to getting ahead. Speak up and take control of your life before you look back with regrets. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll get into trouble if you act impulsively or you are overindulgent. Keep your thoughts to yourself when dealing with personal issues involving a partner. You’ll meet with resistance if you try to force your will on others. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take your time and be sure of what’s required of you before you start something new or begin a partnership. Use past experience, coupled with observations and you will come up with an alternative that works for you. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be misquoted or give the impression you are offering something you are not. Feeling rundown due to emotional troubles is likely, so leave time to put your feet up and digest everything that’s happened. Recap and strategize. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will have fun if you take part in an activity or event that brings you in contact with people having similar interests. Some of the uncertainties that you may be experiencing in your personal life can be turned around, if you are discuss your feelings openly. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have alternative plans in place in case someone pulls a last-minute cancellation. Adaptability and diversification will keep you moving forward and accomplishing your goals. Don’t let a relationship that isn’t working cause you to miss out on something you really want to do. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t get bogged down with details when there are more important opportunities being made available to you. You shouldn’t take a financial risk. Recognize and take part in a safe, long-term investment. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t make a move or decision just because someone wants you to. Do what works best for you and refuse to let anyone bully you. Your ideas will be innovative. Don’t feel that someone else has better alternatives. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotional ups and downs may cloud your vision but, if you can wrap your head around some of your creative endeavors, you will make progress. Refrain from traveling unless it promises to enhance, inspire or motivate you for something you are working on. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your plans and strategy well hidden or someone may take advantage of your openness and steal your ideas. A partnership with someone who shares your opinion has potential but must be handled with care. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share your opinions and you can change the way others think of you and your plans. Push a financial, legal or contractual deal through. Misdirection regarding a job you are doing is likely. Find out what’s required before you start. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Deception and personal problems are apparent if you let your heart decide your fate. You will have plenty of opportunities to meet someone but do your research and find out who is good for you and who isn’t. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Putting more time, effort and energy into your job will bring rewards and ensure security. Helping a friend is fine but consider what type of assistance you are willing to give — making suggestions, lending a hand or a cash injection. 

Birthday Baby: You have courage and the will to follow your dreams. You are creative, soft and sentimental, and pushy when necessary.