CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Val Kilmer, 47; Bebe Neuwirth, 48; Barbara Carrera, 55; Anthony Hopkins, 69

Happy Birthday: You always get to ring in the new and let go of the old on your birthday. Bask in the glory of being born on such a celebrated day and make your resolutions for the new year with courage and conviction. Good fortune will come to you in unusual ways this year. Recognise what you have and use it to your best ability. Your numbers are 9, 27, 36, 39, 41, 47>

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are better off taking flight and going somewhere where you can bring in the new year in a grandiose manner. Just get lost in the crowd. Your candour will enable you to make choices that will bring about a better year. 4 stars

TAUR$> (April 20-May 20): Be careful how you handle situations that might end up limiting you in the future. Your personal life looks good but someone older or younger may try to intervene. Include everyone if you are planning on celebrating tonight. 3 stars

GEM<$> (May 21-June 20): Emotions will rise to the surface, making this a very memorable day. It will be an interesting ending and beginning. Strange and unusual occurrences can be expected. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone is likely to ruin a surprise you’ve been harbouring. Let it go and do your best to keep things moving along. Your heart is in the right place and the less fuss you make, the more impressive you will be. 3 ss

LEO (July 23-August 22): You love a good party and this year you will be centre stage. Be careful: You will be inclined to overdo it with food and drink. Gauge yourself and enjoy the whole event. 4 stars

VIRGO (August 23-September 22): You have to watch what you say, especially if you have been under the influence of alcohol or other stimulants today. Getting into a disagreement will not bring about a healthy resolve. Indulge less and keep a lid on it. 2 sta

LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Doing something that will keep you out of trouble should be your intent. Family will not be pleased with the way you do things and having friends over will probably not turn out well. 3 stars

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Stop thinking about money and work and enjoy the moment. Someone you meet today will give you some interesting ideas for the new year. Consider what you need in order to move forward. 3 rs

SAGITTARIUS <$>(November 22-December 21): You will be ready to have some fun but someone is likely to put a damper on your day. Take the advice being offered by someone older or with more experience. You can save yourself some grief in the new year by doing the right thing. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Reflect on days gone by and consider what you must do to fulfill your ambitious needs. Get out but keep things small and intimate. Don’t let anyone talk you out of something you’ve worked so hard to obtain. 3 ss

AQUARIUS<$> (January 20-February 18): You may want to have fun and you can but keep a lid on how much you eat, drink and play. As long as you keep things under control, you won’t anger anyone and will probably please the one you care most about. 5 stars

(February 19-March 20): You will be unpredictable and that can spell trouble if you let yourself get out of control. Before you decide to have a blow-out, consider that you may also embarrass yourself. It’s no way to start the new year having to apologise to friends, peers and family. 2 stars

Birth Baby:<$> You are precious, unpredictable, open and expansive in your outlook. You are determined and forthright, with strong willpower. You will not take no for an answer.