CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 30, Ricky Martin, 33, Mary Higgins Clark, 77, Diedrich Bader, 38

Happy Birthday: Don’t jump from one thing to another. Emotional matters may escalate if you try to skirt the issues. If you can’t make up your mind, let go and move on. This will be a year of change, but you can be the one in control by making the necessary decisions. Your numbers are 4, 19, 22, 26, 37, 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This tremulous year is ending. Optimism and positive thoughts will bring you the positive results you want. Love is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll have last minute things to do, but if you get on it, you will have the rest of the day to deal with assisting loved ones. An early gift can be expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Everyone will be interested in what you are up to and how your life is going. Chatter will lead to some interesting ideas. You will be in your element.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spending time with the ones you are closest to should be your intent today. Your kind offerings will leave everyone viewing you a little bit differently. Surprise someone special.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Volunteering to work at a soup kitchen or a seniors’ home will put everything back in perspective. Love, generosity and kindness are what counts and will bring you unexpected rewards.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone will be in agreement with you, but the bottom line will be who is responsible and who isn’t. If you can live with your decisions, don’t let anyone bully you into changing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ve probably spent too much lately, but the joy you get from giving will make it worthwhile. Love, romance and really getting to know someone better should be the order of the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A big surprise awaits you. The things you have been taking care of for others and the responsibilities that you have accepted will be rewarded.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lots of anticipation and plenty of good cheer will surround your day. A surprise will turn out as you planned. Someone will give you the go-ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be pressured by something you forgot to do. Getting together with peers for a little festive cheer will bring support and positive results in the New Year.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Open your home to family and friends and you will feel the reward of giving and sharing. Family closeness, love and romance will highlight your day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may not feel great about something someone said, but put that behind you and focus on the real meaning of Christmas. Midnight mass or time spent with family should be cherished.

Birthday Baby: You are curious, unpredictable and ready to experience whatever comes your way. You are an adventurer who will never turn down an opportunity to try something new.