Born today, you are destined to be one of the most memorable and accomplished individuals born under your sign, but "destiny" is not to be confused with some kind of assurance or guarantee. On the contrary, though you are destined for greatness, you may not achieve it if you do not start down just the right professional path at an early age and follow it faithfully, come what may, until you've reached the goals that you've set for yourself -- and which the stars have aligned themselves for you.
You are no stranger to adversity, and the harder things get, the greater your efforts will be, for you are determined to overcome all odds in your pursuit of professional -- and personal -- success. When it comes to love and romance, you can be rather secretive, and the object of your affections may never have an inkling!
Also born on this date are: Jane Austen, author; Billy Gibbons, guitarist; Benjamin Bratt, actor; Benny Andersson, singer; Margaret Mead, anthropologist; Arthur C. Clarke, author; Krysten Ritter, actress; Theo James, 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You cannot expect things to fix themselves today; you must make an active, focused effort to right the wrongs that have been done.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are sure to pay attention to you when you choose to share your opinions -- which you must not do until you're more sure of yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be restricting yourself out of the fear that someone will tell you "no" -- but what is that but saying "no" to yourself?
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your eyes are likely to be opened today to a brand-new possibility -- but are you ready to do what is necessary to turn it into a reality?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your attempts to reach someone far from home may not reap the rewards you were looking for, but an untold benefit may reveal itself in no time.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager for someone to give you a chance, but today you are your own best ally, and the only one who can advance your cause.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in a position of authority whether or not you like it, and the time has come to prove that someone's trust has not been misplaced.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- One mystery is solved today just as another is revealed. It could be that they are related, and the one solution may reveal the next.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're getting what you need from others at this time, but you're not really helping yourself in the most effective way, are you?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're sure to elicit a response from others today when you do what you've been tempted to do for so long. Benefits are complicated.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A question of quality, not quantity, will arise more than once today, and only you are in a position to ensure everything is done correctly.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Careless errors are sure to haunt you today, but you needn't repeat the mistakes of the past as you chart your course toward a better future.