Your Birthday for December 27, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 27th, 2024

Born today, you are a highly studious and often critical individual, and yet you are rarely one to complain about the circumstances in which you find yourself -- for you find complaints very rarely useful at all and the energy consumed by complaining ill-used in the extreme. You would much rather look at a situation from the point of view of one who has something to learn from it, for indeed you do -- and you're always willing to learn all you can from that which is either accidental or intentional, expected or not. You are always forward-thinking, and you like to be forward-moving as well, and you will take other adventurous individuals with you at any time.

There's little you encounter in life that you don't want to understand as comprehensively as possible -- and that includes other people. There may come a time when you are completely mystified by another person -- and that's when you will have to suspect that you've likely been pierced by Cupid's arrow.

Also born on this date are: Savannah Guthrie, reporter and morning TV co-anchor; Louis Pasteur, scientist; John Amos, actor; Sydney Greenstreet, actor; Eva Larue, actress; Johannes Kepler, scientist and astronomer; Marlene Dietrich, actress; Cokie Roberts, journalist, anchorwoman, and author; Oscar Levant, pianist, composer, and comedian.

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 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be facing a daunting task today, but it's not likely to be as difficult as you may think. You have a trick or two up your sleeve!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're nearing the end of something that you simply don't feel inspired about any longer, so you can look forward to the coming transition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend is likely to remind you of something you did a while back that's worth revisiting. You can do it again, only better this time!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even if you redouble your efforts today, you're not likely to get something done according to schedule. Were you being overly optimistic?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time to quit something that you're just now, at last, getting the hang of and learning to enjoy. Give it at least one more try.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which was difficult yesterday may be surprisingly simple today -- but that kind of luck isn't likely to work the other way around.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are far more attached to something you've considered getting rid of than you know, and actually tossing it aside will be quite painful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The fire that's still burning deep within you may require some attention today. Stoke it at just the right time and you can surely profit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to take advantage of something that has only just recently fallen into your lap -- but a little more study may be required.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be bombarded with all kinds of visions today that send you in a new direction when you start to consider what's possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to come upon some information today that surprises you and has you thinking of some alternatives that are new and different.

PISCES (Feb. 10-March 20) -- It may be time for you to reach out to a former partner and suggest you try working together again. You have some new ideas worth exploring.

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Your Birthday for December 26, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 26th, 2024

Born today, you are always on the lookout for those whose spirits and abilities are in some way aligned with yours. You don't necessarily want someone to be exactly like you, but rather someone who complements you in as many ways as possible, and when you find such a person, you're likely to strike up a friendship that lasts a good long time and provides both of you with opportunities to work and play in the most rewarding ways. You love nothing more than a good collaboration, and while you were no doubt born to lead, you are one of those who recognizes that a good idea can come from anywhere, and you're willing to listen to anyone who has one -- even if it's remarkably different from your own.

You can be rather competitive, but in a truly productive manner -- trying to be the best actually brings out the best in you. You must realize, however, that not all relationships are competitive by nature, and you must adjust your temperament and behavior accordingly when you find that love or friendship is on the line.

Also born on this date are: Lars Ulrich, drummer; Ozzie Smith, baseball player; John Walsh, TV host; Steve Allen, writer, actor, comedian; Richard Widmark, actor; Carlton Fisk, baseball player; Henry Miller, author; David Sedaris, author and humorist; Alan King, comedian; Gray Davis, former California governor.

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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Emotions aren't all dangerous to you today -- in theory -- but negative feelings may well be. You can avoid much with a smile.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those who drift into your orbit today are deserving of courteous treatment. Indeed, the golden rule can serve you quite well at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to shed light on a certain situation today, but what goes on in the dark may tell you much more. Be ready to share what you learn.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't compare yourself or your work to another's today -- especially one who has been something of a rival for a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Speculation may lead you down an unexpected path today, and what you uncover is likely to bring you together with someone you've avoided in the past.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The goal you're working toward today may move farther by day's end than it was when you started. There's actually a sensible reason for this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've had enough of the games certain people are playing, and the time has come for you to put your foot down and insist on a serious approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A close look at what you've done over the past few days will give you all the information you need to turn things around productively.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you find yourself cleaning up someone else's mess today, you may have to ask yourself "why?", but the question contains its own answer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The answers you seek may well be close at hand today, but you can only get to them by taking a much more circuitous route than expected.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A conflict that erupts between two parties today must not be allowed to grow and envelop you and your allies. You must steer clear today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The time has come for you to accept that someone else is likely correct when you are -- and have been -- wrong about a certain key situation.

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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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