Your Birthday for December 29, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 29th, 2024

Born today, you are all about fulfilling potential, but you are not a daredevil, and you will always employ all the caution that a given situation requires. This means, of course, that there are times in which you will choose to go forward very slowly indeed in order to study what lies ahead and to avoid the pitfalls that other less careful people would fall prey to -- but forward you go, no matter what. Even when stricken with illness, you will keep your thoughts on what is possible until tomorrow, when you are once more feeling up to snuff -- and in the meantime, you will use the time to study, learn and prepare yourself for the challenges that lie ahead that you will choose to assault head-on. Despite the care you always try to take, you are also very brave.

When it comes to love, you are far more willing to trust in luck and take what the stars have in store for you without thinking too much about it ahead of time. Indeed, you are perhaps at your most carefree when you are in a romantic relationship, and you have a knack for keeping romance alive for a long, long time.

Also born on this date are: Ross Lynch, actor; Jude Law, actor; Mary Tyler Moore, actress and producer; Ted Danson, actor; Danny McBride, actor and comedian; Andrew Johnson, U.S. president; Mekhi Phifer, actor; Patricia Clarkson, actress; Billy Mitchell, U.S. military leader; Gelsey Kirkland, ballerina; Tsarina Elizabeth of Russia.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have made a decision recently that is now beginning to deliver in some way. You can expect to encounter a few obstacles, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't mistake quantity for quality today, or you'll find yourself exhausted for no reason at all. You know it's good work that matters most!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important that you know when to set one task aside and begin to work on another. You surely can't do everything all at once today!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time you have available to you during the first part of the day will be most valuable to you, and you mustn't fritter it away!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take the time required to complete a certain task up to par today -- or turn your attention elsewhere. You can't afford to do a so-so job.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to want to see someone in action before deciding whether to be a rival or an ally. You both have very much in common, actually.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can send a very clear message today without spelling it out explicitly, point for point. A mere suggestion may well get the proper response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to chase down the information you require today before you have enough to work with -- and time may be of the essence, too!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time to consider a change of pace, if not at the workplace, then at home, surely. You may risk falling into a funk otherwise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be sure to let another know what you're doing today so that you'll have backup if and when you need it. You must play it safe at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Sharing your work with a friend may be a little riskier than usual today, as you've likely been venturing into unfamiliar territory recently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to give a little more personal time than usual to a friend or loved one. They need what you need -- only a little more so.

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Your Birthday for December 28, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 28th, 2024

Born today, you seem to be the embodiment of balance, between the head and the heart, between thought and feeling, between caution and a willingness to give almost anything a try. This doesn't mean that you live always in equilibrium, however. On the contrary, there are times when you choose to favor this aspect of your personality or that, to lean on the more circumspect part of your nature or that which allows you to jump at almost any opportunity without warning. You are sure to encounter your share of risk and danger in life, and whether you do your best to avoid it or charge straight ahead and take what comes often depends on the potential for reward -- whether tangible or intangible.

You're not usually one to make money simply to amass a fortune, but neither are you the kind to give away what you have to offer for nothing. You can make plenty of money, but you will do so by exploring your inner potential -- and that will bring you tremendous contentment and satisfaction as well as an ample bank balance.

Also born on this date are: Denzel Washington, actor; Dame Maggie Smith, actress; John Legend, singer; Seth Meyers, actor and comic; Woodrow Wilson, U.S. president; Sienna Miller, actress; Nichelle Nichols, actress; Martin Milner, actor; Earl Hines, jazz musician.

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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You spend a great deal of time persuading others to care for themselves as they should, but you really must take your own advice today!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be where you want to be today, but you can surely make the best of this situation that you consider unfortunate in many ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your attempts to disguise the truth or otherwise keep it from someone else is only likely to backfire on you today. Be honest and forthright.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not hear from a friend or family member as expected today, but if you get in touch, you'll surely come to understand why this is so.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Brevity is not only the soul of wit, but also can keep you out of trouble today. Watch the clock and be sure you don't go overtime in any endeavor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may encounter others who refuse to take a serious situation seriously. It'll fall to you, then, to give it the attention it deserves.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Many may choose to follow in your footsteps today, or in the days to come, but you can't look after them all as you go your own way once more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone who has been making decisions for you of late is likely to be out of the picture today, which means you're on your own for a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't have to work very hard today to uncover the hidden meanings behind messages that are sent to you through back channels.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The plan you are working on for you and a friend may not be ready by the time you had hoped to implement it. Can it wait another day?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to what you are told upfront and in-person today, but you can surely disregard what is said about you behind your back.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be interrupted a few times today, or someone may try to interrupt you -- but your concentration is likely to prove impervious.

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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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