Your Birthday for December 25, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 25th, 2024

Born today, you have been endowed with such driving curiosity that there is little in the world that you don't find interesting or that you are not willing to explore fully in order to increase your understanding of yourself, the world you live in and the people who share it with you. Like all Capricorns, you know how to combine business and pleasure in a remarkable fashion, and those who follow you can be confident that you will give them not only a good time, but a rewarding one as well. To you, making money can be fun; it doesn't have to be a drudge or a threat to your character. Indeed, by being true to yourself, you're likely to enjoy the greatest possible success in the career of your choosing -- so long as you choose one to which your talents and nature are suited.

You cannot abide copycats, and you will do all you can to avoid their company, whether at work, rest or play. You consider yourself an original thinker and you want to connect with similar types in your life -- and those who challenge you to think even more creatively and reach farther than ever before are irresistible to you.

Also born on this date are: Sir Isaac Newton, physicist; Jimmy Buffett, singer and songwriter; Humphrey Bogart, actor; Annie Lennox, singer; Clara Barton, nurse and founder of the Red Cross; Rod Serling, screenwriter and director; Sissy Spacek, actress; Barbara Mandrell, singer and actress; Cab Calloway, bandleader.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time to let someone else take control of something you've not been able to organize to your liking. Play a supporting role instead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some may criticize you today for being selfish, but the fact is that you're working on something that requires a selfish approach of sorts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The unpredictable is likely to inform much of what you do today, and you'll have to let yourself react organically as you navigate the unfamiliar.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid being defensive today, even when a rival is coming right for you. You can maneuver yourself to avoid a head-on conflict if you try.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take suggestions from others today, and you'll realize that your own ideas do not necessarily go far enough. You can let go a little more.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others may not realize that you're very much on your game today, and you should be able to score a major personal victory as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take full advantage of the element of surprise today, in large part because you're the only one to realize what's going on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more grounded you are, the more you'll be able to accomplish today. A flighty approach is likely to put you in a vulnerable position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Confusion about the origin of a piece of information will likely cause a delay today. It'll be up to you to get things started again.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to wield absolute control over your own work and projects today, but a collaboration with another can improve things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Creativity is on the rise all around you, and you can certainly keep pace today with those whom you admire. Is it time to work together?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The payoff you were expecting is likely to happen today -- but you cannot afford to reveal your disappointment now or anytime soon.

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Your Birthday for December 24, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 24th, 2024

Born today, you tend to be liked by everyone you meet -- or at the very least, you are led to think so because people who interact with you do so in the most positive ways and rarely, if ever, seem to have any complaints about your character or your behavior. On the other hand, this may make you wonder now and then whether other people are being honest with you -- because how can anyone be liked by everyone? It's a good question, but it doesn't really bother you because you trust that people would tell you if you do anything or say anything to rub them the wrong way. You do run the risk of changing very quickly at some point in your life and indulging in behavior that has even your most ardent supporters wondering what's happened to you!

You were born to engage in business of some kind, as you always take an imaginative approach to every conceivable kind of development or setback. If those working with you trust you and accept what you say as gospel, you're sure to bring them tremendous success -- but universal support is not always guaranteed.

Also born on this date are: Ryan Seacrest, TV personality; Ricky Martin, singer and actor; Ava Gardner, actress; Howard Hughes, aviation pioneer and movie producer; Kit Carson, trailblazer; Mary Higgins Clark, author; Georges Guynemer, French World War I pilot; Michael Curtiz, film director.

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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The feeling of being cut off from others today can be remedied very quickly if you will only reach out to someone you know you can trust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Many people are lined up waiting to take part in something you've only just started. Why do you think so many are eager to join you in this?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll avoid any glitches today simply by doing what you know how to do without any complicated assistance. You like being on your own!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What begins as something to satisfy your curiosity is likely to become a much more serious pursuit by day's end. There may be money involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's never too late to give up a habit that has proved itself no good for you time and time again. Indeed, you'll have a fine opportunity today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let another's attempts at imitation upset you today. You should be able to help this person shape what they do in a productive way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If it's an expert you're looking for, you're likely to find one very close to home -- and by day's end, you may consider yourself one as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Avoid stubbornness of all kinds today and you'll be able to navigate a certain situation with ease that others find rather difficult.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's nothing you can do to keep the truth from being revealed today, so why not be the one to reveal it? You'll have an advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any trouble you have today convincing others that yours is the correct and proper stance is only the result of a miscommunication.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any attempt to get everything done today by the deadline is likely to fall short, unless you are willing to accept another's help.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to lead by example today, rather than assuming a pedantic stance and deriving your lessons from a textbook. Be demonstrative!

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Your Birthday for December 23, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 23rd, 2024

Born today, you are an eager, energetic and highly enthusiastic individual for whom disinterest and disappointment are very rare indeed, for you have a way of looking at everything -- even seemingly unfortunate developments -- in a manner that promotes positive action and forward motion which, as far as you are concerned, cures virtually all ills. You derive a great deal of inspiration from the kinds of routine and even humdrum activities that others might simply find boring -- but because you are fascinated by the tiniest details, there is never a shortage of things to capture your interest and fire your imagination. You enjoy dreaming of things that never were and planning ways of transforming them into reality -- though sometimes these notions are quite far-fetched or even impossible.

You don't insist on receiving recognition or credit for what you do, simply because the doing of it is usually reward enough, and you're not one to blow your own horn or advertise your abilities and accomplishments. Some may think this is shortsighted, but it seems to work for you, and that's really all that counts.

Also born on this date are: Eddie Vedder, musician and singer; Corey Haim, actor; Jim Harbaugh, football player and coach; Susan Lucci, actress; Joseph Smith, author and founder of the Church of Mormon; Anthony Phillips, musician; Roy Brown, Canadian flyer in World War I; Cody Ross, baseball player; Robert Bly, poet and author; Jose Greco, flamenco dancer.

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

SCOPRIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you don't overdo it when trying to coax someone else into joining you in your efforts. You mustn't be aggressive in any way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling more aloof than you have in the recent past. Take care that the decisions you make aren't designed to leave others out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others may be confused by the decisions you are making -- or not making -- at this time, but today there is surely a method to your madness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are after something that is unavailable to anyone else right now, and timing is of the essence as you formulate a plan you think will work.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The attention you attract today may not be entirely positive -- at first. By day's end, those who were critical may well sing your praises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can reap a great many benefits today by indulging in social opportunities. Indeed, your interactions with others can prove lucrative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's not enough to make someone comfortable, but you must also strive to inspire good deeds as well. Communicate openly and honestly today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Avoid deception today and deal with others only in a manner that promotes the truth, even if it's something very few want to face right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not want to follow the rules today, but that's not really a choice you can make at this time. Focus on doing what is expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you are thinking at this time can be put into words that are effectively persuasive -- but don't expect everyone to bend your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What the majority thinks is not necessarily how you are viewing a certain prevailing situation. Explore options that are not yet on the table.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Just because something strikes your fancy doesn't mean it's the right thing for you to do today. It's a good time to play it rather safe.

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