Your Birthday for December 26, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 26th, 2018

Born today, you know how to take full advantage of an opportunity when it comes your way, but you may be frustrated by the fact that though you seem to know what must be done in any given situation, others do not -- and you cannot always do things on your own! You must be willing to teach others what they need to know in order to work in tandem with you. You can make the most of a situation that might, to some, seem to be anything but advantageous -- but that's when you shine most brightly. You are able to remain in high spirits when those around you are succumbing to negativity.

You are not able to do everything, nor are you comfortable in every situation -- but because you know this you are able to avoid those endeavors for which you are unsuitable. You recognize that you have certain weaknesses, but you certainly don't like to talk about them! You know how to combine skill and luck in creative ways.

Also born on this date are: Lars Ulrich, drummer; Mao Tse-tung, leader of Communist China; Ozzie Smith, baseball player; Phil Spector, record producer; John Walsh, TV host; Steve Allen, comedian; Richard Widmark, actor; Carlton Fisk, baseball player; Henry Miller, author; David Sedaris, author and humorist; Alan King, comedian.

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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to go too far too fast. Today, you'll have the opportunity to slow down and assess your situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A bad habit makes you look bad, but today it is making someone else look bad too. It's time to break it once and for all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can dispense with a certain artificial courtesy and address a key issue in a more honest fashion. Not everyone responds well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An uncomfortable situation arises today that only you know how to address in a productive manner. Others will surely do as you ask.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on the things that are least apparent today. It will take a little practice, but it will enable you to anticipate events more accurately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have more room to maneuver today than usual -- but that doesn't mean that you can do anything with impunity. You must follow some rules!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Complications are inevitable today, but you can simplify certain issues by addressing them. The truth is your friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have trouble channeling your energy in a productive fashion early in the day, but later this problem is solved for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want something from someone that is not usually available to you -- or anyone. He or she is likely to give you what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You feel that you've been waiting long enough, and today you can take decisive action and have things work out to your advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you have in common with another is far more important than any differences that may have come between you recently. Reach out!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to talk openly and honestly about an issue that threatens to come between you and a close friend. What's really at play here?

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Your Birthday for December 25, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 25th, 2018

Born today, you have much in common with your fellow Capricorn natives, but two traits are most valuable to you. First, you have been endowed with the ability to work hard and see things through to their conclusion; you are not the kind to give up on something halfway, nor are you one to set goals for yourself without understanding what it will take to reach them. But because it is most likely you will enter a field that requires you to work closely with others, your second notable trait will be most valuable, and that is your ability to make people laugh. Indeed, when the going gets tough, everyone can rely on you to add levity to almost any situation.

You may at times take on more than you can possibly do on your own, but because you seem to be immune from the kinds of harms brought on by working too hard you feel you can do more than others -- often, eventually, to your detriment. You must always remember that quantity and quality are not the same -- and the more you do, the less you may be able to do well.

Also born on this date are: Sir Isaac Newton, physicist; Jimmy Buffett, singer and songwriter; Humphrey Bogart, actor; Annie Lennox, singer; Clara Barton, nurse and founder of the Red Cross; Rod Serling, screenwriter and producer; 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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be reminded again that "knowledge is power." The information at play today will be used in all kinds of ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have set priorities that are not negotiable at this time. Others must be willing to give way to you as you move through your day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your desires clash with another's today. What you do to ease someone's pain will benefit yourself and those closest to you as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can put a certain issue behind you, at least for the time being. Don't be surprised, however, if it is revived in the near future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A difficult time is eased by the appearance of an old friend and colleague on the scene. You'll want to do what he or she tells you to do!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a clearer view of what lies directly ahead of you today, but the plans you are making must still take into account unknown variables.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are tempted to reveal something ahead of time -- but warning signs urge you not to do so. Your reasoning may be faulty; play it safe.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone plants a seed in your head today and has you dreaming of something that may be out of reach for quite some time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been following the rules, but you still aren't getting where you believe you ought to go. It may be time for a dramatic change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have time to think through a situation with more care than usual today. What is revealed to you takes you by surprise, certainly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things are being turned upside down at this time by forces you do not completely understand. It may be time to talk to an expert.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must try to progress today according to a concrete plan if you want certain things to happen at certain times. Avoid improvisation.

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Your Birthday for December 24, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 24th, 2018

Born today, you have an adventurous spirit. It is not so much that you are a "daredevil" -- far from it, actually -- but rather that you feel most alive when you are taking certain calculated risks. Though you never try to get hurt -- or worse -- you will take your knocks when they come. Others may not fully understand why you need to live on the edge, but that is of little concern to you; indeed, you follow your own heart and mind in all things, and if what you do is aligned with how other people think, so be it -- though that is never your intention.

You don't like to feel tied down -- and this can cause serious difficulties where long-term relationships are concerned, for the moment you feel restricted rather than elevated by a relationship -- in love or with a friend -- you will be tempted to sever your ties and go your own way.

Also born on this date are: Ryan Seacrest, TV personality; Ricky Martin, singer and actor; Ava Gardner, actress; Howard Hughes, aviation pioneer and movie producer; Kit Carson, trailblazer; Mary Higgins Clark, author; Georges Guynemer, French World War I pilot; Michael Curtiz, film director.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make things right between yourself and an old friend who used to play a leading role in many of your personal affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be occupied by something that is actually taking you away from the things you should be doing. Try not to stray too far today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A distant memory comes into sharp focus very suddenly today, and your reaction tells you a lot about something that was never truly resolved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are looking for answers, but not in the right places. Be certain that you are not overlooking an obvious source of information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your own work may have to go on the back burner today while you tend to the affairs of someone who has made his or her reliance on you very clear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Communication may not be made easier with technology today; you may have to do things the old-fashioned way. Start by writing a letter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You need to get in touch with someone face-to-face today in order to address an issue that simply refuses to go away. Don't be fearful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Everything you need today is not only available, but also quite close at hand; all you have to do is look in the right direction!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself waiting on another before getting started on something that will send you in an exciting new direction. Review plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You feel that you have been unfairly treated by someone who doesn't fully appreciate your situation right now. Make those feelings known!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll realize why you are having difficulty getting through to someone today. Put your efforts where you know they are best rewarded.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There is only one job for you today, and you know just what it is and how to do it -- better than anyone else, very likely. Dress to impress!

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