Your Birthday for December 22, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 22nd, 2024

Born today, you have a quiet yet intense nature, and you approach things in a careful, thoughtful, yet always fully committed manner, and you're not the kind to accept failure as an option -- at least not when you are making your plans. You understand that you cannot do everything you set out to do, at least not in the way you originally intended, and you accept that adjustments will have to be made along the way, no matter what your goal may be at any given time. What you are confident of, however, is that everything you do will be a genuine reflection of you, and even when you have to shift gears, change tracks or come about and move in a different direction, you do it because the need to do so comes from within yourself, and not because someone else has told you that you must.

You enjoy random events, for you are quickly able to assign meaning to them and work with them in a productive fashion. This is especially true where your personal relationships are concerned, and you're likely to find the greatest contentment in those that result from the unlikeliest of chance encounters.

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; Gene Rayburn, game show host; Giacomo Puccini, composer; Connie Mack, baseball manager.

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A little pride can see you through a dicey situation earlier in the day, but later on, you cannot afford to become careless or cocksure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find yourself in a bind today, you'll want to discern whether it requires an intellectual or instinctual approach. Don't be hasty!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It shouldn’t be difficult for you to maintain an even keel or a constant bearing today, even when someone else is working against you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be tempted to step in and do for another what seems overly difficult, but this would be a mistake. You can, however, offer some advice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that what you say in jest is taken that way. You cannot afford to hurt anyone's feelings simply because you didn't read the room!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you say to a friend or loved one today may have a much greater impact than you suppose. Choose your words carefully at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't be fooled if someone tells you that what you've planned is impossible. Such mind games can only keep you from what is rightfully yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to bend a little today in order to make the rules work for you -- but by no means should you fall over backwards. Be sensible!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're nearing the end of a pet project, but there are still a few loose ends to tie up. Get input from one who's done something similar.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to make the first move today, so you'll have to be patient and wait for someone else to fulfill that responsibility.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not like or appreciate the orders you've been given, but you can carry them out in such a way that everyone is impressed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Sometimes it's best to keep quiet and go about your business without a concern for what another thinks about it. Today is just such a time.

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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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