Born today, you never seem to fret about doing a thing for the first time, for you understand completely that proficiency comes with practice and repetition, and that there is, as the adage says, a "first time for everything." This is the attitude that enables you to remain positive and forward-thinking even when the going gets tough, for you are confident that, given the chance, you will learn what you need to know in order to prevail.
Just as you are able to step into almost any situation and remain calm and collected, you are quite suave and stylish in personal situations that would be too much for most others -- and you are almost certain to be known for your ability to shrug off potentially embarrassing events and situations.
Also born on this date are: Jordin Sparks, singer; Ralph Fiennes, actor; Robin Gibb, singer; Maurice Gibb, singer; Diane Sawyer, news reporter and anchorwoman; Barbara Billingsley, actress; Hector Elizondo, 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.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A good deal of self-knowledge will be required of you today if you expect to overcome an obstacle that you've placed in your own way.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You shouldn't have to make too many errors today on your way to accomplishing something that others have only dreamed of. It's your day!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will have to carry yourself in the proper manner today if you're going to prevail in a situation peopled by so many critics.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have to pick where to apply yourself today, as the options available to you are many and varied. What interests you right now?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- To be sure you are sending the right messages to those around you today, you'll want to send them yourself and avoid the middleman if you can.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Those who have gone before you will speak to you across time and distance today and guide you in a way that proves useful -- and inspiring.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It'll be important for you to decipher messages and interpret other people's behavior in your unique way today as you formulate a game plan.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't strive to be different today in order to set yourself apart; that will happen as a matter of course because of all you do!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to look to you today for guidance -- just when you were thinking you needed some yourself. Be confident.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because you know best what you're capable of right now, you should be the one giving yourself orders! Follow your own guidance today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The dos and don'ts of a certain situation may become tangled in your mind today as you work out a problem of logistics and possibilities.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your immediate circumstances will tell you all you need to know about the work you are capable of doing. Be realistic at all times.