Born today, you can be a rather difficult individual, one who feels compelled to behave in ways that are dictated by the inner self rather than any outer expectations or mores. Do you follow the rules, then? Sometimes yes, sometimes no -- and there is no telling, really, when you will do what is expected of you or break with tradition and go your own way. Inconsistency is almost a religious passion with you; you thrive on being impossible to second-guess or anticipate in any way. Will this make things tough for you upon occasion? Oh yes, it certainly will, but this is surely no surprise. Those who have trouble accepting this mindset are not for you -- it's as simple as that.
You needn't have many friends, but those who are loyal to you and who understand your need for fierce independence will be friends for life. Even though they may not see you or hear from you for long periods, when you do reconnect, you are sure to pick up right where you left off.
Also born on this date are: Sinead O'Connor, singer; Teri Hatcher, actress; Kim Basinger, actress; John Rubinstein, actor; Jim Morrison, singer; James Galway, flutist; David Carradine, actor; DeeDee Trotter, Olympic runner; Sam Kinison, comedian; Nancy Meyers, filmmaker.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can capitalize on one of your own minor errors -- much to your delight and the dismay of a rival who thought you were finished.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to hear nothing but the same old arguments against your plans, so why do anything differently? Carry on just as before.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself moving slowly in a new direction. Is this an ideological shift or something more practical? Only you can say!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to touch base with someone who is out on his or her own, trying to do things in a new way. Give advice only when asked, however!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Do you know where your strength really comes from? You'll have ample opportunity to examine this and other key personal issues.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to give one task less time than another in order to get them both done. Don't try to add anything else to your to-do list!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may know something that someone else doesn't, but that doesn't mean you have the upper hand. Play fair and square at all times.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be reunited with an old friend quite unexpectedly. This will necessitate a change in your overall approach.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to make specific arrangements that can be carried out by others without you having to oversee everything yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be in the midst of one of those difficult periods in which every little thing seems to go wrong. This is only a perception.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to take a breather now and then, even though you have little time to spare. You can't afford to overdo it right now.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The price of doing business with a certain someone may be more than you are willing to spend; you have a decision to make.