CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emmy Rossum, 21; Yao Ming, 27; Benjamin McKenzie, 29; Paul Walker, 34.

Happy Birthday: Try not to take life too seriously this year. Be smart and stop wasting your time, effort and money. You have plenty of talent that can be put to much better use. Now is the time to revamp your life, your direction and your future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t look at the negative when a positive is in the picture, as well. You have to deal with issues head-on. Travel may be riddled with delays, detours and challenges but, if you take your time and know your route, you can overcome any setbacks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can make some serious choices today that can influence your future professionally and personally. Don’t give in to sob stories or people pressuring you to spend or make a donation. Be practical and responsible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Things are looking up and, as long as you don’t let your responsibilities drag you down, you will enjoy your day. Someone may need your help but don’t go overboard. Be creative in your endeavors and you will attract interest in what you are trying to accomplish.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Family gatherings, get- togethers and outings will make your day. You can resolve unfinished business through honest communication. It will all depend on the way you word things today. Be understanding and compassionate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can charm your way in or out of anything today. Your presence will be what makes the difference in the outcome of any situation you face today. Love is on the rise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get to the bottom of things without hesitation. The longer you wait or let things fester, the harder it will be to deal with everyone around you. Situations will escalate and tempers will flare if you aren’t quick to clear up matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be sensitive, passionate and creative in your approach to others. You will be emotional about personal and family issues but will come up with viable solutions, making you the hero. Put time aside for love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your willingness to help others will bring favors back when you need them. Don’t be afraid to make changes to your personal life or to relegate responsibilities to those who should be doing more. It will be up to you to hand out duties and timelines.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can make some noteworthy suggestions that will help you out professionally. Thinking big will attract attention but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to do everything all at once. Baby steps with big vision will work long-term.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your efforts into closing deals or checking out investments. You can make some excellent decisions if you talk to people in the know. A short trip or conversation with someone you admire will reveal what’s actually going on. Take heed of advice given.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have a chance to make, find, come into or win cash today. Thoughts must be followed by actions. If you can visualize something, you can work toward making it happen. Don’t be afraid to make a change and turn things in your favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be drawn in a direction that may not be the best for you. Reevaluate your motives and the pros and cons of moving forward. Emotions will be running high and tempers are likely to get out of control. Proceed with caution.

Birthday Baby: You have strength, courage and charm. You are hardworking, dedicated and quick to make adjustments. You are a lover, a flirt and a passionate person.