Your Birthday for December 21, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 21st, 2024

Born today, you are a strong, forceful and charismatic individual, and you may have to work hard to tone down your naturally energetic approach to things in order to interact positively and productively with others, for without meaning to, you may, at times, come on too strong and effectively short-circuit whatever it is you are working toward. Do not misinterpret this, however! Being upfront, forthright and forward-moving is certainly a good thing, but you must take other people's reactions to you into account as you go about your business. You don't want to be seen as the proverbial bull in the china shop, but rather someone who can collaborate with others effectively without turning them off -- or away.

You never do a thing without having a good reason for doing it, though others may not always understand your reasons, and you will then be responsible for explaining yourself -- for, indeed, being understood is important to you. The more you accept the fact that yours is not the only point of view, the more persuasive you can be in promoting it.

Also born on this date are: Samuel L. Jackson, actor; Kiefer Sutherland, actor; Jane Fonda, actress; Frank Zappa, musician, songwriter, composer; Florence Griffith Joyner, Olympic track star; Chris Evert, tennis player; Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister; Walter Hagen, golfer; Julie Delpy, actress.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive a boost today very soon after first giving one to a friend or partner. Indeed, both efforts may be very much the same.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll feel the natural pull that one like-minded person has over another today, but how you should respond won't be immediately clear. Be patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Forward motion may not be quick today, but it can certainly be measurable -- and even small gains can boost your confidence and your reputation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't pay attention to what people are saying about you today, but you may have to prepare yourself for an emotional trial coming soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pick up the pace today and see just how much you can get done in a shorter amount of time. Pay attention to whether others can keep up or not.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be able to soak up a great deal of praise today if you follow your instincts and do that which is next on the docket. Don't fall behind!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Good work is marked by specifics, and the more specific you can be, the better -- especially when competing for a raise or a new position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have much going for you right now, but there is a danger of letting it all slip through your fingers by being careless. Use great care!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to make a change, perhaps one that someone close to you has suspected you'd make for some time. What's reason for it?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Make sure you have everything by your side today that you think you'll need tomorrow, as you're not likely to get much of a warmup.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll get the sense that others are very happy to include you in any one of their efforts today, but you mustn't disregard your own.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An invitation you receive today may have to be accepted or declined immediately in order for you to be true to your schedule and intentions.

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Your Birthday for December 20, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 20th, 2024

Born today, you are not one of those who seeks out attention at every turn, and neither are you the kind to enjoy being in the spotlight at all times. Rather, you like to do your best work behind the scenes, as one who promotes others and supports good work in all manner of ways that are not necessarily widely recognized or acknowledged. This is no problem for you, because you are results-oriented, not reward-oriented, and when your work results in change and betterment overall, then you are satisfied. You are able to sit back and enjoy the fact that your efforts have paid off, even though you may not be the one credited with that work -- though there will surely come a time when you will insist on being financially compensated for your time and effort. Indeed, you are advised not to give away that for which you should rightfully be paid!

You are something of an adventurer, and you will immerse yourself in that which is new and different merely for the enjoyment of doing what others have not. Being the first to do something is always important to you, and the desire to be at the forefront of all manner of exploration and evolution will likely be a primary motivator throughout your lifetime.

Also born on this date are: Tom Ferguson, rodeo champion; Branch Rickey, baseball manager; George Roy Hill, film director and fighter pilot; John Hillerman, actor; Peter Criss, rocker of Kiss fame; Jenny Agutter, actress; Irene Dunne, actress.

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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel as though you're not fully integrated into a group effort, but the fact is that your role is different from anyone else's.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll likely start the day with a certain edge, but you mustn't take it for granted. Do all you can to maintain it throughout the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not get all the facts today, so you'll have to take some things on faith -- and they'll be an important part of your current planning.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Being too early is likely as much of a problem today as being late -- though you can cover for the former much better than you can the latter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to laugh your way through a problem is likely to serve you quite well today, but that doesn't mean you don't have to solve it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you assess someone else's performance today depends very much on how you view your own. You likely have very similar issues to address.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What's been going on at the workplace mustn't be allowed to affect your efforts on the home front in any adverse way. Leave it behind today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The direction you travel during morning hours may be different from the one you go in later on in the day. It's not all a matter of choice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that you control your energy so as to protect those around you. You cannot afford an accident or mishap caused by inattention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone is working on you in a way that raises certain suspicions. Rather than guessing, talk about your feelings and find out the truth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you do for another today, the more you'll benefit as well. The light you shine on others will surely reflect back on you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Offer a slight to someone opposed to your endeavors and you're likely in for more than you can handle. By all means, mind your manners today.

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Your Birthday for December 19, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 19th, 2024

Born today, you are likely to entertain all manner of visions throughout your lifetime, and to work hard again and again to transform them into reality -- for yourself and for others as well. You don't dream things up simply for the intellectual exercise; you do it because you are eager to see your ideas develop into hard-and-fast realities that are beneficial to all those who interact with you in any way, directly or indirectly. You are eager for others to recognize your value, both personally and professionally, and to choose to ally themselves with you for any and all reasons. You're not one to force anyone to accompany you on any journey -- but you will welcome anyone who chooses freely to travel with you along life's many highways and byways.

You are quite stylish in both appearance and speech, and you know how to get your ideas across in a manner that makes other people feel as though they were personally invested in what you are saying -- and so, as a result, they are! You are generous and always willing to give credit where credit is due -- and take the credit when it is earned and rightfully yours.

Also born on this date are: Jean Genet, playwright; Edith Piaf, singer; Richard Leakey, anthropologist; Sir Ralph Richardson, actor; Cicely Tyson, actress; Bobby Layne, football quarterback; Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet premier; David Susskind, TV producer; Maurice White, singer, drummer, producer; Gordon Jackson, 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 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to overcome self-doubt today, so take care that you don't succumb to it for any reason. You're in a strong position!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble fitting your ideas into the template that is provided by those in authority today. You need a little more freedom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Think outside the box today and you'll realize that what someone is trying to tell you is quite valid and applicable to many current situations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't expose yourself to danger today by overthinking things. You're facing something much simpler than it appears to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't let a simple disagreement come between you and a friend or partner today. Indeed, it can result in learning and progress!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a sound strategy for the work you have to do today and in the days to come, but your first few efforts may not pan out as expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can enjoy an opportunity today that allows you to step out of your comfort zone without exposing yourself to any real danger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's been a while since you've checked in with a friend or loved one about an issue that concerns you both. Do so today, by all means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to derive meaning from certain memories will serve you quite well today. Nostalgia needn’t merely be a self-indulgence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Speak openly and honestly about what you are facing today, and you'll realize that you are not the only one who is in a perilous situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There can be, as there so often is, strength in numbers today -- but you must be willing to give up a little autonomy in order to benefit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any lack of confidence you feel at this time is likely the result of an oversight on your part. You can go back and fill in any blanks.

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