BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Ray Winstone was born in London today in 1957. His long list of film credits includes movies such as "Snow White and the Huntsman," "Beowulf" and "The Departed." His most recent film, the crime drama "The Sweeney," is an adaptation of the British series in which Winstone made one of his first TV appearances on in 1976.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You win a few, you lose a few. Higher-ups might notice your hard-nosed work ethic. At the same time, your newfound success may spark a touch of jealousy or envy in certain colleagues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You don't need drama. Unless you belong to the Screen Actors Guild, you'd do well to stay out of the latest crisis and avoid the ensuing melodrama altogether. Stay focused on constructive goals to reap rewards.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You never know until you ask. If you aren't sure how to proceed, don't just sit there and hope no one notices. Seek assistance. Don't let pride make you look foolish when a simple question can yield answers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lighten the load. Leave transgressions in the past, as dwelling over mistakes can make you start second-guessing yourself. You have more than enough to lug around today without adding excess baggage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stare down your fears. Your mental approach will be the key to success; if you feel confident that you will succeed, you will. If you doubt that your chances are good, then you are likely to fail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look at the bigger picture. Be wary of giving into whims, as what may seem essential in the heat of the moment is really not worth your time. Think things through before reaching final decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Carve out your private niche. Social activities are likely to seem flat to you today. You're best suited to more cerebral endeavors that you can undertake on your own. Treating yourself to a pretty bauble makes you feel better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trust your own judgment. Others have their own opinions of how you should proceed, but the final say falls ultimately to you. Do what you feel is right, no matter whose toes are stepped on in the process.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep spirits high. Your positive energy can do wonders to improve the morale of those around you. Offer advice rather than criticism, and lighten the mood with some words of wit and wisdom.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What goes around, comes around. Your social life may revolve around business, but business can be a social event. Exert some kindness toward colleagues and it will come back to you later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a rain check. Find polite ways of wiggling out of social commitments; free time should be devoted to personal endeavors today. Focus energy on seeing that latest project through to completion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dreams may seem a much more pleasant realm than reality -- but, unfortunately, we all live in reality and that means getting back to work. Try to come up with time-saving methods that will make life easier.

IF FEBRUARY 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Relax and enjoy the next four weeks. This could be a great time for a midwinter vacation or to be inspired by beautiful surroundings. Expect to move into high gear with your job, career or business during April, when much may be expected of you. Bide your time and work hard, because late June is the ideal time to make key changes or decisions. That is when you will be wiser and luckier than usual; whatever you begin is most likely to succeed and promises made will be kept.