Born today, you are something of a chameleon, able to change your appearance and even your behavior to such an extent that the casual observer might well mistake you for someone else -- and that is, indeed, precisely the point. You must always take care, however, that you use this rare shape-shifting ability to do some good in the world, lest you discover that you can gain illegitimate or even illicit advantage by being someone else at just the right time.
You can be somewhat emotional, and you're known for the occasional outburst -- but fortunately, you rarely aim your frustration or anger at anyone else. Indeed, you more often than not blame yourself for what others might simply call bad luck -- but that is certainly true to form, as you insist on taking responsibility for your life.
Also born on this date are: C. Thomas Howell, actor; Larry Bird, basketball player; Tom Waits, singer and actor; Johnny Bench, baseball player; Ellen Burstyn, actress; Ted Knight, actor; Eli Wallach, actor; Louis Prima, musician and singer.
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 8
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If your emotions bubble to the surface today, they will do so in a manner that makes routine tasks difficult. Maintain a balanced stance.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good idea to examine the sources of your energy and inspiration today. You know where they come from, but you may not yet know why.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Success beckons, but you must be willing to take a certain risk in order to maximize your rewards. Are you willing to do what others are not?
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your work is likely to become far more personal today as you venture into an area that allows you to prove yourself in a new way, perhaps.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The practical and the foolhardy are likely to collide today, causing a delay that you will have to wait out. Your patience is a strength.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What others are doing may seem to make no difference to you at all today, but upon examination, you'll see how closely everything is linked.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can explore freely what fascinates you today -- but you'll want to stop short of a full commitment. That comes when you're ready later.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may sense that things are not quite going according to plan, but you can do one or two things today to restore your own self-confidence.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your passions are very near the surface today, and your usually calm demeanor is likely to betray excitement. Something big is coming.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What used to be a liability isn't quite an advantage yet -- but it may be soon. Other changes are in the wind and you must keep up.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can steer yourself and others in a new direction today and still remain true to your original intentions. Overtones may be different.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are in a good position for reaping the benefits of a job well done -- and the timing is right, too. Expect no more than is deserved.