CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 30; Russell Brand, 40; Angelina Jolie, 40; Noah Wyle, 44.

Happy Birthday: You may have to rethink your financial strategy and the motives behind your long-range plans. Getting involved with the wrong people or taking part in a joint venture for reasons that are not sound are best avoided. Work independently and put greater emphasis on your strengths. Discipline and hard work will be your tickets to success, not riding someone else’s coattails.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let a work-related matter cause emotional stress. Consider what you can do to improve your situation. Taking care of problems in a professional manner will help you outshine whomever is causing you grief.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out new entertainment options. Spend time with friends or make family plans. A day trip will lead to information that will spark your imagination. Romance will bring you closer to someone you think is pretty special.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Home improvement projects or moving to larger quarters will allow you greater freedom to take on creative pastimes. Use your charm to convince someone to lend a hand. Call in a favor that will help to enhance what you have to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional blackmail will lead to uncertainty. Don’t hide your feelings if someone is unfair. Accept inevitable changes and keep moving forward. In the end, you will end up benefiting if you play by the rules and continue to be productive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your generosity will be repaid. Offer your services where you feel they will help the most. You will make a lasting impression on someone who can help you get ahead. Strive for perfection and you will outshine any competition you encounter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Close deals and finish what you start. A decision you make will not bode well with everyone. Network and you will find compatible partners who share your ideas and beliefs. Take responsibility for your actions and do your own thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep your costs down. Use your intelligence to get the most for your money. A change in a relationship will turn out to be good for you. Keep your emotions under control and bide your time when dealing with family disputes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Money matters will lead to arguments due to poor information or false advertising. Focus on personal projects and you will feel good about your accomplishments at the end of the day. Prioritize what’s important to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a look at what someone has to offer you. A chance to change your direction or improve your position is apparent. Don’t dismiss making a move to a new location. A partnership will offer adventure and plenty of experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll have to think on your feet. Refuse to let someone’s emotions stifle a plan you have had in the works for some time. The information someone offers will be false. Keep things in perspective, ask questions and protect your assets.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Speak up, share your thoughts and be a part of the planning that goes on regarding your job and your personal life. What you contribute will give you an edge that will help you excel personally and professionally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get serious about what you want to do next. Investigate what will help you follow through with your plans. Set time aside for personal pampering or get together with someone special. Romance is encouraged.

Birthday Baby: You are imaginative and playful. You are a dreamer and a doer.