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Happy Birthday (Dec. 24): Keep your life simple, moderate and geared toward making subtle and positive changes this year. Precision and detail will be your tickets to success. Your numbers are 8, 14, 20, 24, 35, 39, 44.

Birthday Baby: You are outgoing, playful and colorful. You are flexible and ambitious.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Show compassion and understanding, and you will be admired for your patience and tolerance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The company you keep will help you make a decision that can influence the changes that you want to make. ★ ★ ★

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Someone you least expect will reveal a hidden opportunity. ★ ★ ★ Cancer (June 21-July 22): Don’t complain about a change of plans. In the end, it will turn out to be in your favor. ★ ★ ★ Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A romantic gesture or affectionate response will bring far better results than criticism. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): will give you something to think about. You are overdue for a lifestyle change. ★ ★

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You don’t have to overspend to have fun or impress someone. ★ ★ ★ ★

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Time out with friends or relatives will spur new ideas and plans for you to launch next year. ★ ★ ★ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Emotions will surface when faced with someone who doesn’t share your opinion. ★ ★ ★ Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

If you want honesty to prevail, be direct when asking questions. ★ ★ ★ Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spend more time taking care of your needs. A change someone makes will influence your lifestyle. ★ ★ ★ ★ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Reevaluate your life, the changes you want to make and how best to move forward. ★ ★