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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Monday, Dec. 30, 2019:

This year, you show your financial savvy, but not very much self-discipline. You can have a good time at any given moment. If there exists a party animal within, others will see it emerge.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19 You might wake up feeling ready to take on the world. By midmorning, you could be rethinking your strategy as someone dumps water on your ego and plans. Use the remainder of the day for reflection and brainstorming.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20) You could be grateful not to be a lead player in a project -- for now. Consider what you can do in the next 36 hours with your time freed up. Understand your limits, but on the other hand, kiss 2019 goodbye with friends and family.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) You are a risk taker by nature, and as a result, you seem to be true to form today. Should someone interfere with a loved one or plans, subtlety will no longer reign. You are ready to fight for your convictions -- and to win.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) A partner ceases to be a nag about a problem and wants to follow through on what you want. You might be inclined to test the waters first. Do not be iffy; take the gigantic plunge and go for it. You will surprise yourself too!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) The Lion is all smiles, knowing that they are about to hit one of the biggest celebrations of the year. If you have the misfortune of a grumpy roommate, unleash your spirit and sense of fun.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Make it OK to wake up as a workaholic and transform later into the socialite that is often hidden within. Reach out for loved ones and friends. Catch up on news; talk resolutions.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might like to be as cordial as possible; however, often you take away from your own pleasure. Make sure you are on track for the next few days. Also make sure you have planned an adventure or two -- something that makes you smile just thinking about it!

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) While fussing with a family member or roommate could have been an early-morning activity, let it go. Toss yourself into the pleasure of the moment, your companions and the day. Romance seems to be kindling for some of you.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) If you have a less-than-thrilling statement to make, do it early. You and others will want to let go of it or work through it. When expressing anger or uncomfortable feelings, timing counts.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others count on your financial wizardry. You actively go through your budget over the next two days. A wallto-wall grin marks the remainder of the day. The message is clear: make calls and party without worry.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your sense of well-being comes through. However, lately you have been giving away too much of yourself or responding to requests too often. You have not checked to see if home base is covered, causing yourself hassles.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20) Do not worry if you wake up feeling less than great. As events unfold over the next few days, your spirit and excitement soar to unprecedented levels. A surprise barrels toward you if you stay open.

BORN TODAY: Basketball player Lebron James (1984), singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding (1986), baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax (1935)