CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gregory Peck, Colin Powell, Arthur Hailey, Bette Davis.

Happy Birthday: You will be astute, insightful and able to make the right choices. You will feel the need to take control of everything and everyone around you. Although good for you and your success, control issues may cause some difficulties at a personal level. Be sympathetic to the needs of others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make sure that you take care of your own business first or you will feel a little jaded by the end of the day. Plan some form of entertainment during the evening hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on what you can accomplish instead of fretting over what you can’t. You must control the way you react to people and situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You should be secretive about what you are doing today. If someone gets wind of your plans, you may have to make changes that will put a damper on your day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your creative side is surfacing and you must put it to the test. Try your hand at hobbies. Travel will stimulate your imagination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be tempted to spend too much or take a risk today. Don’t expect to get something for nothing. You can bet that some of the promises made will not be kept.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The more you get involved in interesting conversations, the more you will learn. Sharing will bring you the highest rewards today. Mix business with pleasure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you have a pending legal matter, you may want to go over some of the paperwork that you’ve been given. Double-check your rights and rectify the problem as early as possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are overly emotional regarding personal issues, you will only stir up more trouble. Don’t let anyone put limitations or unreasonable demands on you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take care of yourself; do something that will ensure that you maintain a healthier lifestyle. Hidden assets will turn out to be more valuable than you thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Social events that involve close friends or children should be on your agenda today. Do things with the people you love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be tempted to spend too much. Problems with family are likely to develop if you haven’t been paying enough attention to what’s going on around you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your ideas with others and get involved in a serious cause. You will develop connections that will turn your life around.

Birthday Baby: You will be diverse, anxious to succeed and willing to go the distance to reach your goals. You will amaze others with your fortitude and strength of character.