CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tupac Shakur, Joan Van Ark, Joyce Carol Oates, China Shavers.

Happy Birthday: This will be a fast-paced year. You may have to say enough is enough and look out for your own well-being. Concentrate on the creative ideas you’ve always wanted to pursue and move forward with them.

ARIES(March 21-April 19): You will have no problem getting along with others today. You’ll receive all sorts of invitations to future events and activities. Love and romance look favorable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be tempted to overspend on something that promises to make you look better. Don’t fall for a sales pitch. Creative and unique ideas will get you the most acclaim at work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may take things the wrong way today. Listen carefully and ask questions if you think someone is slighting you. Clear the air and be as precise and honest as you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t settle for what someone tells you. Get second and even third opinions if necessary. You are likely to miss out on something that can make a difference to your future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will talk circles around the competition, but when it comes to putting everything down on paper your ideas may be costly. Don’t get left paying out of your own pocket.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will have to be prepared to counteract whatever comes your way today. There will be no time to relax. Make your point, remembering that diplomacy will count.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Everything you touch today will turn sweet. You can make changes that will be life-altering. This is a great day to travel and learn through experience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t neglect your financial matters even though you are scrambling to get everything else done. It’s time to get serious and make changes that will give you a better base to work from.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pick yourself up and stop feeling sorry for yourself. The best way to deal with your troubles will be to face them head-on. Extravagance and overindulgence will not solve anything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be very careful of someone who may embellish a situation you are involved in. Protect yourself, your assets and your future. Taking on too much will leave you vulnerable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Use your imagination and you will dazzle everyone with your clear vision. This is a great day for love, so don’t hesitate to spend a little time romancing the person of your dreams.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be forced to take action when it comes to your partner. If you don’t like what’s been going on, address the issues swiftly before they escalate.

Birthday Baby: You are a participant and a contributor. You are philosophical about life and are beckoned by travel and exploring other parts of the world.