Horoscope

Happy Birthday (Dec. 9): Too much of anything will bring you down. Get involved in projects or with people you can trust and with whom you have something in common. Plan your actions carefully, and set your standards high. Your numbers are 6, 17, 21, 25, 32, 38, 45.

Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, persistent and authoritative. You are intuitive and tactful.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Play nice. Don’t let someone get under your skin and bring out the worst in you. Rise above and take the high road, and you’ll come out unscathed. ★★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Go over personal papers and sort through any details you should address before the year ends. You’ll feel good if you do. ★★★★★ Gemini (May 21-June 20): Think big, but don’t take on the impossible. Know what you are up against and be strategic when formulating your plans. It’s important to stay on top of what others are doing. It’s likely someone will let you down. ★★★ Cancer (June 21-July 22): Do something you’ve never done. A new adventure will spark your imagination and bring you in contact with interesting people. ★★★ Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Refrain from making impulsive changes. Take a stepby-step walk through your plans from beginning to end and delete whatever isn’t feasible. ★★★

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Domestic problems will get blown out of proportion. Make a beeline to the mall and pick up items you want to buy before the end of the year. A day spent with a friend or lover will lead to future plans. ★★★★★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t get into a dispute with someone who tends to be dominant. It is better to sign up for an outing that will allow you to be surrounded with supportive people. ★★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll have plenty of options and opportunities. Getting together with friends or relatives will spark your interest in something you’ve never done. ★★★★

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a close look at who you are dealing with. Someone you thought you could trust will misguide you if you don’t ask enough questions. ★★★

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay strong and follow through with your plans. Size up your current situation and start laying the groundwork for what you want to accomplish next year. ★★★

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): No one knows you better than you know yourself. Refuse to let someone talk you into something that isn’t right for you. ★★★ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Open your heart and help those in need. The people you meet will enrich your life and give you plenty to think about regarding your future. ★★★★