CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bruce Hornsby, 51; Maxwell Caulfield, 46; Austin Majors, 10; Salli Richardson, 38.

Happy Birthday: Don’t act on impulses this year. Give everything you want to do a chance to develop properly. Take your time, and don’t be so eager to jump from one thing to another that you lose sight of your goals. The secret will be baby steps and doing things right the first time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t just sit there – make a decision and go after your dreams. Your ideas are right on target and your work is commendable. Don’t neglect your personal responsibilities because you are too busy making money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Making changes to your home will make you a hero in your own circle. Your ability to do some of the work yourself will be impressive. Including the ones you love in what you are doing will bring you all closer together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stop running in circles or you will miss out on the chance to do something with someone who is fascinating. A good debate or challenge will not be a waste of time. Formulate the lifestyle that suits you best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put your time and effort into both professional and personal partnerships. It’s how you get along with others that will count today. You will learn something very valuable if you listen to someone who has had unusual experiences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keeping busy won’t be a problem. You will have to work quickly if you want to get everything on your to-do list done. To get the best results and the most acknowledgment, you will have to be hands-on in your approach.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get down to business – it’s time to make some money. Invest or work on a settlement you have coming to you. Anything to do with money that is pending should be addressed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Deal with red tape today and you should be able to finish up any matters that have been pending. Plan your next vacation; it will offer you the kind of excitement you need. Partnerships are looking very positive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Reflect on your past to make the right decision regarding your future. Follow the path that will allow you to expand your talents. Recognition is apparent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let your personal life slow you down or hold you back. If things haven’t been going well, make a few adjustments that will allow you greater freedom to follow your dreams. Tie up loose ends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You need to get back to basics. Once you have everything sorted out in your own mind, you will know exactly what to do to make your life better. This is a perfect day to make a commitment for life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Finish what you started. You have to put everything behind you that you don’t want to carry into the New Year. Rid yourself of the people and things that continue to drag you down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It won’t take much for you to attract new friends or entice the old ones. Your magnetic quality will make you the star of any event you attend today. You will show your strength of character and impress onlookers.

Birthday Baby: You are versatile and intrigued by many different things. You gravitate to the unusual and you are quite entertaining about what you discover and know. You are inventive and ahead of the crowd.