CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse L. Martin, 40; Jane Horrocks, 45; Mark Messier, 48; Kevin Costner, 54
Birthday Baby: You have a vivid imagination and an entrepreneurial charm. You are relentless in your pursuits and caring when it comes to the underdog.
Happy Birthday: Too much, too fast will be your downfall this year. Size down, budget and take care of things you have left unfinished. Be smart if you want to move forward when the economic slump starts to turn around. Listen, learn and be cautious of anyone trying to push you to take a risk. Focus will be what's important. Your numbers are 3, 12, 21, 25, 33, 38, 49
ARIES (March 21-April 19): An opportunity will come to you through a work connection you made in past years. This will enable you to take on a project you've been considering and will verify that you are on the right track. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Getting in too deep will cause you grief. Be careful and don't sign anything you may not be able to handle in the future. Don't let love, family or friends cost you. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Choose your battles and avoid havoc. If emotional issues are involved, it may affect your ability to think clearly, causing you to make a mistake. Concentrate on getting ahead and utilizing your talents to the fullest. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can count on help at home if you want to make some changes to your surroundings. Take control and lay out your plans. Love is looking good and an unusual proposal will be forthcoming. 5 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too much deception will cause an awkward situation with someone from your past. Get out of the line of fire before old feelings surface and anger sets in. Focus on the present and the future. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can judge a situation better than most, so stick to your own game plan. A social event will lead to a closer bond with someone who can contribute to your life and your future. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Trust in your own abilities and let your intuition guide you. If someone is trying to bully you, put an end to it. Minor mishaps at home will have to be taken care of immediately. Someone from your past will come to your rescue. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotional deception will take you by surprise. Get to the bottom of whatever is going on. Love will take a strange but favorable turn. Be powerful when you represent your situation and you will win. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't overindulge or you will have an emotional problem on your hands that will be difficult to resolve. A change in one of your relationships will leave you shocked and uncertain. Someone with clout will make you take an objective look at a situation. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have to take action swiftly if someone offends you. A problem with someone you have had to deal with in the past will bring back sour memories. Don't feel guilty turning down an invitation if it will be detrimental to your own well-being. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't go overboard or you will have to answer for your irresponsibility. Helping out someone in need will give you perspective and insight. You have lots to offer if you take your experience and knowledge and put it to good use. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting a gift, an old debt paid or a loan will help you out initially but it may cost you more in what's expected of you at a later date. Make sure you read the fine print before you sign your life away. Don't let love confuse you or lead to a costly mistake. 5 stars