CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christopher Cross, 54; Greg Gumbel, 59; Frankie Valli, 68; James Brown, 72

Happy Birthday: Procrastination could be your downfall, so take the initiative and move forward. Work quickly, or you will become trapped in a frustrating set of circumstances, making it twice as hard to realize your dreams. If you aren’t well on your way by the summer, wait for your next chance to forge ahead in a couple of years.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be questioned about your whereabouts today. Try not to give away any information that isn’t necessary. The more secretive you are, the better. A long-term investment will be pay off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t take no for an answer. If you want something or someone in your life, make the effort, and you will be successful. The greater the time spent helping others, the better your chance of getting what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep looking forward and don’t let the little aggravations you encounter today hold you back. Deal with issues swiftly. It may be hard to get decent help, so go it alone if you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stop sitting around thinking about all the wonderful things you would like to do – get a move on it. You can have a very special time with someone who shares your interests. Today is all about love, romance and happiness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can stabilize your financial position if you are creative in the way you budget. Money will come your way through inheritance, winnings, a tax rebate or even as a gift. Ask someone who owes you money to pay up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your hard work on a worthwhile project will pay off. The more you do in partnership, the further ahead you will get. This is a wonderful time to take a trip or get together with the ones you care about the most.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will have a wonderful way of doing things today, enabling you to rise above any competition you encounter. A feeling of restlessness may result in your looking for advancement or even a new position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow through with your ideas if you want to start making money. You are creative and have potential, so stop second-guessing yourself. A love interest will inspire you to follow your own vision until you turn it into something profitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The harder you try, the further away you will be from reaching your goals. Let things unfold naturally. Don’t let anyone talk you into making a donation you can’t afford.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can depend on family and friends to help you take care of responsibilities you really don’t have time for. Social activities or events that will lead to a creative endeavor will also awaken ideas regarding your own personal changes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more you think about what you would like to do with your life, the closer you will come to figuring it out. Your intuitive ability will lead you in the right direction. Find a way to turn your goals into reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your emotions may get in the way of what you are trying to accomplish today. Discuss your thoughts with a trusted friend so you don’t make an impulsive move leading to a mistake.

Birthday Baby: You have a great deal of compassion and understanding. You are sensitive, intuitive and intent on following through with your life goals.