Your Birthday for December 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 26th, 2016

Born today, you seem to know a great deal about life that others do not. From an early age, you will have demonstrated a kind of rare comprehension that no doubt gave you an elevated point of view wherever you might have gone and whatever you might have done. Not everyone, however, is likely to subscribe to your unique brand of wisdom. Indeed, rather like Cassandra of ancient Greek lore, you are seldom believed by those who most need to listen to what you have to say! There is only so much you can do about this, however. If you give it too much thought, it is likely to get in your way and cause you no end of trouble. What others do with your advice is their business entirely, and rarely yours.

You can see into the hearts of those around you, so those closest to you must get used to the fact that they will be utterly unable to keep any kind of secret from you. Fortunately, you are not one to use another's information against him or her. Indeed, you are quite protective of those in your inner circle.

Also born on this date are: Lars Ulrich, musician; Mao Zedong, Chinese political leader; Ozzie Smith, baseball player; Phil Spector, record producer; John Walsh, television host; Steve Allen, entertainer; Richard Widmark, actor; Carlton Fisk, baseball player; Henry Miller, author; David Sedaris, humorist; Alan King, comedian; Jared Leto, actor; Kit Harington, actor.

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your excitement level will rise when you realize that someone you thought would be critical is actually one of your most avid supporters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to adjust your timing to suit the arrival of someone you didn't expect to join the team. Things are looking up, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be getting used to traveling here and there, and it's becoming possible for you to combine business and pleasure because of that.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge has his or her eye on you -- not because you're doing something wrong, but because you may be in line for a promotion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Questions of your suitability are likely to arise, and it is best for you to answer them with actions instead of words.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new project is about to begin, but you don't want to have anything hanging over your head when you start. Clear the air!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though the finish line is moving farther and farther away even as you approach it. Indeed, someone may be changing the rules.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your work will affect others in ways you had not anticipated. Give back what you can when you find yourself with more than enough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The advice you get will be solid in a general sense, but it may not be practical under the specific circumstances you are facing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Choices must be made, whether you feel prepared or not. A friend can steer you in the right direction -- if you're lucky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Distractions abound, but you can get things done even when others are leaving their posts to pursue unrelated interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Everything going on around you will have some impact on your day tomorrow. The better you understand this, the better off you'll be!

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Your Birthday for December 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 25th, 2016

Born today, you are a progressive, forward-thinking individual who can learn from the past in order to build a better future. You are always musing about what is to come; anything that lies just around the corner is of primary importance to you. You are likely to think quite differently from your contemporaries, and so your actions are sure to be dramatically different, as well. You dig deeply into anything that attracts your interest, and you feel compelled to learn all you can about many subjects -- especially those that are not widely understood by others. You like the idea of being at the cutting edge, and you will work hard to be in that rare, sometimes risky position as often as possible.

You want to be respected and admired. You want to be recognized for words and actions that affect others in a meaningful way. You want to be remembered long after your time on earth has passed. Everything you do is intended to fulfill these desires, and it is therefore likely that you will be successful in securing yourself a place in history.

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter; Humphrey Bogart, actor; Annie Lennox, singer; Clara Barton, nurse; Rod Serling, writer and director; Sissy Spacek, actress; Barbara Mandrell, singer and actress; Cab Calloway, bandleader.

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What goes around comes around. If you're lucky, you'll reap the benefits of something that happened a few days ago.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to make sure that you're on the right side when a decision comes down. If you're not, you'll have a lot of fence-mending to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can see through someone's behavior and understand what is really going on. Take the time to explain it to others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are excited about what you see before you, but take care! You must tie up loose ends before you head off in a new direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to remind others of something that you are certain you explained previously. It could be that they simply want to talk about it again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be at your best in and around the home. If you can swing it, you might want to avoid getting anywhere near the workplace!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A friend knows just what you are thinking -- and why. But will he or she be able to help you when the going gets tough? Probably not.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think that you have to change your plans because of someone else's, but in fact, you may be able to work together in a new way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to commemorate a decision that has put you where you are. Others are eager to join you when they can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may think that you're on the wrong track, but in fact you've uncovered something that cannot be denied -- or forgotten.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have an important decision to make that will set the tone for many days to come. You needn't be alone in this; get advice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The opinions of others may seem conflicting, but you can sort through what you hear to come up with a consensus -- and a decision.

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Your Birthday for December 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 24th, 2016

Born today, you are not always the best at doing what is best for you. Indeed, there may be times when you risk losing it all because you are tempted by something that turns out to have little value or longevity. So what's going on? You can be quite impulsive, and that's seldom good for a Capricorn native who is, at heart, a generous, thoughtful, careful individual who cares about doing what is right and good. You tend to make decisions on the spur of the moment, without weighing pros and cons, and this sets you apart from others born under your sign. This doesn't mean you cannot be successful, but you must recognize that luck will always play a big part in any success you find.

You must always work to find the common ground between yourself and others in order to make the most of any relationship you are trying to forge. Know this: Conflict is not good for you or anyone who interacts with you! It leads to all manner of difficulties that can last a long, long time and affect you on a very deep level.

Also born on this date are: Ryan Seacrest, television personality; Ricky Martin, singer and actor; Ava Gardner, actress; Howard Hughes, aviator and filmmaker; Kit Carson, wilderness guide; Mary Higgins Clark, author; Georges Guynemer, WWI pilot; Michael Curtiz, filmmaker; Stephenie Meyer, author; Kate Spade, fashion designer.

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.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The speed at which you work is not as important as the care with which you tend to the smallest details. You've got to get it right!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no position to say what can and cannot be done until you've actually given things a try. Don't be ruled by fear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know how to get what you want from someone who has been reluctant to give it to you in the past. The rules are different now!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be quite anxious about something you cannot control but that will surely have an effect on you and yours for quite some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may realize that you have everything you need in order to tend to a key issue that has been plaguing others for quite some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What makes you and a loved one feel the way you should is entirely your business and no one else's. Don't give your critics the time of day!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A portion of the day's bounty can be shared with those around you, and you'll want to do just that for reasons that are yours alone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be mistaking noise for support. Remember, it only takes one to give you what you need -- and it can be done silently!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've reached the end of a long road, but there are several more to choose from as you determine where to go from here.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Give yourself a little more time for relaxation, and you'll find that it yields far more than expected in the way of personal reward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A trip down memory lane has you wondering how you could have made some of the decisions you did. Can you reverse them? Think about it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't be distracted by those who are complaining about how hard things are. You have a different, more valuable perspective.

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