CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 45; Mariska Hargitay, 55; Gail O’Grady, 56; Richard Dean Anderson, 69.

Happy Birthday: Honesty will play a big role in how your life unfolds this year. Begin with self-evaluation, followed by an assessment of those you associate with. Look at your attributes and consider how to utilize your talents in order to reach your goals. You can get ahead if you follow proper protocol and concentrate on what it is you are trying to achieve. Your numbers are 3, 14, 21, 29, 36, 40, 43.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take care of your responsibilities before someone complains. You are best to keep busy and to avoid lengthy conversations. Wasting time will leave you feeling unsatisfied as well as make you look bad. Finish what you start. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Strive for excellence. How you approach your work and deal with others will make a difference to the way things unfold. Mingle with people who can help you get ahead. An emotional plea will pay off. Recognition will be yours. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put the changes you want to make into motion. Own what you do and say, and stand by your promises. How you handle others will make a difference, so refrain from using emotional manipulation, even if it’s tempting. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do things your way. Take a different route to get to where you want to go. Experience new people, places and pastimes, but don’t lose sight of who you are and what you are striving to become. Trust is essential. 4 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let the changes going on around you throw you off your game. Concentrate on what you need to accomplish and use your skills and experience to reach your goals. Celebrate your accomplishments with someone you love. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out and do things that will open your mind to new ideas and possibilities. Listen to what others have to say, but don’t buy in to someone else’s dream when you should be focusing on your own. Emotional deception is apparent. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let someone disrupt your world. Look inward and make changes that will help you be at your very best. Don’t share your thoughts or plans with anyone. Keep passwords and personal information secret. Walk away from indulgent people. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Open your mind and listen to what others say. Once you have all the facts, make a decision based on what you feel you can live with and walk away from anyone or anything you don’t consider to be good for you. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Change begins within. Consider what you want and how best to get it while sticking to a set budget and not jeopardizing your position or your reputation. Don’t believe everything you hear, and stick to the truth to avoid backlash. 2 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Push for what you want. Look at the logistics behind a moneymaking endeavor and consider who is involved before you promise anything. Emotional deception regarding contracts and money will unfold if you are gullible or too trusting. 5 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take care of matters that could hold you back. Update documents and contracts that need to be addressed, and take care of any health issues quickly. Question anyone who shows signs of inconsistency or tends to exaggerate. Don’t underestimate your assets. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take better care of yourself. Do whatever it takes to limit excessive behavior, and concentrate on a better fitness routine that will encourage you to distance yourself from bad influences and people who are emotionally draining. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are patient, innovative and courageous. You are ambitious and playful.

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Eugenia Last