CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kirk Franklin, 40; Ellen DeGeneres, 52; Eddie Van Halen, 55; Lucinda Williams, 57
Birthday Baby: You are a curious observer and you love a challenge. You are creative, sensitive and intuitively guided when it comes to personal and financial matters.
Happy Birthday: This is a great year to explore new avenues and develop new concepts. An interesting turn of events will result in added responsibility but will also bring you great joy. Love, commitment and finishing what needs to be done will all highlight your year. Relationships will stabilize because romance is in the stars. Your numbers are 6, 11, 14, 25, 30, 43, 45
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Explore your creative side and trust in your ability instead of thinking everyone else can do a better job. Someone or something will continuously try to stop you or stand in your way today. Persevere. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An ulterior motive may lead you in the wrong direction. A promotion or changing from one job to another will be tempting and should be considered, even if someone is encouraging you to stay put. Don't let someone's bragging make you feel inferior. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't give up on your goals. Home, family and getting things in order must take top priority. An emotional issue you have with someone will escalate into something you cannot resolve if you don't act fast. Moderation will be key. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make some financial moves that will help you save at tax time. Dig deep for information that will help you make the best choices. A partnership will make you think about your future. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on the people you know can help you get ahead. Work hard and contribute in a positive manner and you will avoid arguments that can develop into ongoing problems. Say little but do the best job possible. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don't count on anyone doing your work for you if you want it done properly. An emotional issue regarding your personal or professional status may be an issue if you allow someone to pressure you. Use your imagination. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You'll be pulled in different directions. It's important that you don't give in to what others want. Follow your dreams and venture down your own path if you want to get ahead. If you speak up, you will be heard. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep an open mind or you will make a costly mistake. Don't argue with a loved one but don't give in to something you don't believe is right either. A short trip may be necessary to clear up a misunderstanding. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get contracts or financial agreements in writing. Emotions will be unstable when it comes to a personal relationship. It's time to make a change regarding how you earn your living. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A change within one of your friendships will take place due to a money matter that arises. Don't be too quick to trade someone or something in for a newer model because you think it will help you get ahead. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Travel or taking on a new lifestyle or interest will do you good. A change may be required in order to fulfill a dream. A promise made will ensure you get to spend time with someone special. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Check out the importance of each and every situation you face before you make a decision about what to do first. There is a sequence that must be followed if you want to come out unscathed. It will be easy to lose a friend if you aren't cautious about pointing out blame. 2 stars