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Happy birthday (Dec. 18): Explore your options, but be realistic when it comes time to make life-altering decisions. Your numbers are 5, 14, 21, 28, 33, 39, 43.

Birthday Baby: You are trendy and innovative. Aries (March 21-April 19):

Focus on what you can learn from the experiences you encounter. ★★ Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Ease into conversations. Listen carefully and don’t let tempers mount. ★★★★★ Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Truth matters. Be careful how you word the messages you send to others. ★★★ Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Share your feelings and make suggestions. Don’t

wait for someone else to go first. ★★★ Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Preparing for fun with friends or family or getting involved in events geared toward people of all ages will bring you joy. ★★★ Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Give touchy matters a chance to settle down, especially when they involve close friends. ★★★★★ Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Taking time to be with someone you haven’t had much time for this past year will bring you joy. ★★★★ Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Check out your professional options and explore new ways to bring in extra cash. ★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take action. If you say you are going to do something, follow through. Take control and you will make a difference. ★★★ Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.

19): Don’t procrastinate. Raising your profile, reputation or status will give you a chance to enjoy some of the finer things in life. ★★★ Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can make a difference to someone less fortunate than you if you volunteer your services, Protect your reputation. ★★★ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your imagination and come up with a great plan or idea that will help you get a handle on problems. ★★★★