YOUR horoscope
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 31, 2018:
This year don’t allow friends or loved ones to bypass your birthday. Expect your inner circle to become bigger. At the same time, you are more likely to see a friend become instrumental in making one of your wishes a reality. If you are single, the person you meet this year might not be suitable for you in the long run, but you enjoy interacting with him or her anyway. Don’t make a commitment just yet. If you are attached, the two of you gain from time alone together far away from the crowds and the demands of life. SCORPIO knows how to draw you out of your cocoon.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You will be “with it” today. Emphasis is on one-on-one relating. You will experience a great deal of intensity. Mars, your ruling planet, enters your sign. This move promises energy, and acts as a good omen for 2019. Celebrate as you rarely do.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Be aware of what is happening behind the scenes. You might not agree with what is occurring. Imagine what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Understand what is happening with this person, as he or she suddenly demands your attention.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Emphasize positive interactions with your friends and loved ones, and try to have a wish fulfilled in the near future. Get together with co-workers or throw a New Year’s Eve party. You will be quite content with your nearest and dearest around you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You exhibit a more playful yet sensual mood. If anyone is about to play the night away, it is you. You add energy to nearly any situation. Be careful with how far you push a respected person in your life. For the next few weeks, relating to this person will be touchy.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You might feel a little tense as you gaze at an impending New Year’s Eve. You could feel as if life is improving and gaining gusto. Celebrate tonight with the knowledge that someone special could be entering your life soon.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You have a vision of how New Year’s Eve needs to be celebrated. You might try to make it so. What might be more important is working through some building tension between you and another person. Communication becomes vital this year.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Be more forthright and direct in your dealings. One-on-one relating becomes even more possible than it has been as of late, as a significant other is determined to dominate the scene. Let this person do his or her thing, while you happily initiate a very fun year.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Strong feelings come to the surface. You have a lot to deal with. Magnetism walks into 2019 with you. Know that nearly anything is possible right now. Share your special New Year’s wish as you pop a bottle of champagne.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You are adventurous, to say the least. You might want to be more subdued at present, but a desire to celebrate runs through your body and cannot be contained. Bring in the new year in style. Do not allow anyone to slow you down.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Friends and loved ones clearly want you around to play the day and night away. Avoid a divisive situation on the homefront at all costs. Bring in 2019 without an unneeded squabble. Know what you want and what to expect. Be prepared for anything.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You might want to play it low-key, but understand that this possibility doesn’t really exist for you. You get into the spirit of the moment and can hardly hold back. Don’t forget to share a New Year’s resolution or two with those closest to you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Reach out to someone at a distance. You might want to plan for a fun few days visiting with this person. Just talking about the trip could put you in the mood for a wild New Year’s. You will celebrate, but try not to go overboard. Everyone around you is feeling festive.
BORN TODAY: Actor Val Kilmer (1959), actor Anthony Hopkins (1937), singer/songwriter Donna Summer (1948)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019:
This year holds many possibilities; however, first you will need to clear out what is no longer effective in your life. You will be surprised by the simplicity and ease that you feel after cleansing your emotional and spiritual systems. If you are single, you might not meet The One until next year, but you are on the right path. If you are attached, you and your partner seem to create unusually fun happenings. You enjoy your time together without others around. SCORPIO reads you clearly.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Yesterday was intense, and you’ll manage to carry the same intensity
into today. Make time to have a discussion with someone whom you have to answer to. Brainstorm about the possibilities. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Others seek you out. If you have any plans, you might encounter some difficulty getting out the door. Enjoy the attention, and worry a little less about time; however, let another person know that you are running late. Share a New Year’s resolution.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
At the present moment, you might feel obligated to complete a project or get through a work-related issue. You might feel as if you cannot get past a nagging hassle. Let it go; allow another party to handle the situation. Success will follow.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You welcome the new year with joy and some mischievousness. Be careful not to antagonize an older person whom you must deal with nearly every day. Indulge the people in your life. If you can, leave controversy in 2018.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You seem to be happiest close to family. You appreciate cozy family moments as much as you appreciate fun, the light moments of being out and about. A discussion could be provocative, yet it is likely to open a new door in your life.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You communicate your opinions and thoughts without hesitation. You might run into a very controlling person who could be quite challenging and difficult. Do not tango with this person. In fact, walk away. Not playing is the only way to win a control game.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might be surprised by your own possessiveness. You also might not have as much control as you would like. A family member knows how to trigger you, and does just that. Learn to not react. Ask yourself what is going on with this person.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your intensity challenges a close loved one. This person might be so insecure that his or her behavior catches you off guard. Be kind and respectful, but do not play into any kind of manipulation or difficult behavior.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might feel inclined to create some distance from others and enjoy some downtime on your own. Considering the hectic pace of the recent holidays, as well as the active year that you’re about to enter, you just might need a break.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You help a friend zero in on what he or she wants. If you are willing to put yourself on the line, you can do the same and zero in on what you want. Others can’t read your mind; sometimes, you need to ask for what you want in order to get it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Somehow, you’ve fallen into the master-of-ceremonies role. You might want to hear more about what is happening on the homefront. How you deal with another person could make a difference in the quality and direction of your relationship.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
To be successful, you will need to detach from some surrounding flak. To gain in the long run, you might need to head down a specific path. Ask yourself whether doing so is worth it. Listen more to a loved one who brings out your caring side.
BORN TODAY: Actor Colin Morgan (1986), actor Morris Chestnut (1969), singer Jessica Jarrell (1995)