CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole and Dylan Sprouse, 15; Roger Clemens, 45; Billy Bob Thornton, 52.

Happy Birthday: Much can be turned around if you communicate this year. An opportunity to follow through with something you can call your own is likely to develop if you are receptive to the ideas of others. Be honest about what you can and cannot do. Now is the time to be precise and willing to go the distance on something very specialized for you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Financial gain, winnings, rewards or rebates are in the stars. You can formulate and sign contracts if you show confidence in what you are doing. Being in the limelight will help you get what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stubbornness will only get you into trouble. You have to do a little give-and-take today. Emotional issues will arise especially with family, close friends or children. Don’t let your temper get the better of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll have plenty to talk about but be careful not to embellish a story. Someone listening will ask too many questions, making you look bad. Do what you say instead of spreading information that may or may not be right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Change will do you a world of good and help you see things differently. Someone you care about will give you the go-ahead. Make sure it’s what you really want. Your dedication to something or someone will count.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans with people you think might be able to help you professionally. Someone from your past will make a difference, so don’t hesitate to make contact. A little charm and you can be very convincing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can balance your books, stabilize your financial situation, make some extra cash and get involved in a residential move, purchase or renovation. All these matters will help you to move to a better time and place for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A day trip will prove to be interesting and informative and will expand your outlook. Partnerships can be formed and help offered. A past connection is likely to resurface. Your timing should be better now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It may be the weekend but, if you can tie people and ideas together, you can get ahead. Your need to take action will lead you in the right direction. An unusual turn of events will develop into a perfect fit for something you want to pursue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get a new lease on life. Make a residential move and invest in something solid and long-term. Nurture what you already have and exploit your talents.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now that you can see what’s going on around you, it may be time to put an end to the trouble areas that are out of control. Be aggressive, forthright and true to yourself and your plans. You will gain respect and prove you are strong enough to take on the challenge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If there is something more that you could be doing professionally, start the process. An offer that has been pending is likely to come through but it won’t be what you expect. Rethink your next move.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With a little tender, loving care on your part you can make amends and smooth things over with someone from your past. A change of heart and plans will alter your personal life and make you more aware of what you want to reinstate.

Birthday Baby: You are bright, articulate and emotionally sensitive. You have luck in your corner and an open way of dealing with people and situations.