CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amy Heckerling, 51; Tim Russert, 55; Teresa Brewer, 74; Darren McGavin, 83

Happy Birthday: There is plenty going on around you this year, but caution will be necessary if you don’t want to end up backtracking. Lending or borrowing should not be considered. A creative project will ease your stress, but you mustn’t let it cost you too much. Legal, financial and medical concerns must be kept up-to-date and running smoothly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spend some quality time with the ones you love. You will be in the mood to try something new. Listen to what others have to say. You may just learn something.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Getting all worked up over something you can’t change will be a waste of time. Don’t reveal your secrets to anyone today. If you try to impress others, you will end up in an awkward position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your ready-for-anything attitude will go over well with your peers. Your enthusiasm will rub off on the people you are with. Competitive activities will bring you an interesting challenge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take action today. Trying to talk your way into or out of anything will be futile. Romance is highlighted today, so put time aside to impress someone you fancy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Confusion regarding a very important relationship will cause upset if you feel that you are being leaned on too much. Put your greatest efforts into personal investments. You can prosper if you are wise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be ready for anything that comes your way. Sports activity or a competitive mind game will be exhilarating. You will meet someone who could change your future through a group you join.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think about how much you’ve changed, and you will realize it may be time to re-evaluate your personal relationships. Someone may be taking you for granted unintentionally. It may be time to think about recapturing what’s yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Consider getting into business for yourself or expanding the business you already have going. Opportunities to make money will develop through a move or by forming a partnership with someone who is already established.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be thinking about what you should do to get a jump start on the week ahead. Social activity will lead to an interesting proposition. Someone who cares about you may be looking for something more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can turn anything into a work of art if you put your best effort into it. Avoid conversations that will hamper your ability to get things done. You need a change – consider getting involved in something that will make you feel good about yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t sit around moping – get out with people who can relate to your unusual way of doing things. The less criticism and more support you can drum up, the better for your emotional outlook.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Talk to someone who can jog your memory about days gone by, and you will get much better insight into a situation you are facing. You will be able to make a good financial move.

Birthday Baby: You are emotional and caring. You are disciplined and willing to go the distance in order to reach your goals. You are intelligent and calculating and have an inventive mind.