THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY

December 11, 2017

Celebrities born on this day: Mo’Nique, 50; Gary Dourdin, 51; Jermaine Jackson, 63; Bess Armstrong, 63.

Happy Birthday! Ease into whatever you decide to indulge in this year. Get your facts straight and learn all you can before making promises. Change can be fortuitous as long as you know what you are doing and don’t leave anything to chance. Avoid mishaps by not taking part in gossip or misleading others. Your numbers are 5, 11, 18, 24, 33, 36, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be playful instead of pushy if you want to get someone to pitch in and help. Communication will make or break whatever partnership you are trying to form. Personal improvements will impress someone you love. ★★★

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Stay focused on what’s important. Don’t go overboard or make a big fuss over nothing. Choose your battles wisely and try to get things done instead of brooding about something you have no control over. Don’t donate when you should be saving. ★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Make changes to personal documents, the way you go about saving money and how you deal with important partnerships. What you do now will help you avoid falling short on your goals or responsibilities. ★★★★★

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Make a promise to be more innovative in the way you deal with others as well as how you take care of your responsibilities. Don’t let emotions come between you and doing what’s right. Less change and more perfection are favored. ★★

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out and explore new people and places. Short trips, communication and making changes to your regular routine will bring positive results. Avoid domestic problems, arguments and overindulgence of any kind. If someone is a poor influence, keep your distance. ★★★★

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Look at your options before making a decision. A modest approach to whatever you decide to do will help you avoid a situation that is completely beyond your control. Don’t trust anyone to handle your affairs for you. ★★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Suggestions or collaboration will result in positive changes if you use your charm and intelligence to make them happen. Show emotion and be responsive to what others do and say. A romantic gesture will lead to a passionate encounter. ★★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Listen carefully when dealing with others. Someone will use personal information against you if you aren’t quick to counter any comments made in a group setting. Be polite, but don’t let anyone get away with speaking on your behalf. ★★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Precise information will help you avoid misinterpreting the facts. Take good care of your health and your relationships with others. Manipulative tactics on someone’s part will be the start of a relentless feud. ★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19): Keep close tabs on your health. Don’t bring about unnecessary changes that may disrupt your personal life or your reputation. Search for pursuits that will result in greater knowledge, skill and advancement opportunities. ★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18): Take care of personal business and do your best to help someone who has helped you in the past. Keep your life simple and your expenses minimal. Indulgence of any kind will result in discord. ★★★★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Don’t be fooled by flattery or someone’s manipulative ways. Listen carefully and let your intuition be your barometer for what’s true or false. Your openness is honorable, but may also make you vulnerable. ★★★

Birthday Baby: You are outgoing, playful and enthusiastic. You are original and entertaining.