HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018: This year you open up to others. Still, you could act in an unpredictable way that surprises those around you. PISCES helps you to be as clear as possible.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★

Your optimism and enjoyment of your personal life come out, even when dealing with a difficult associate. Questions might arise in a meeting. Tonight: In weekend mode.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ You will speak and be heard; the modulation of your voice says it all. You would prefer to indulge a loved one rather than have to put restrictions on him or her. Tonight: Hang out with a pal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★

Before you go out to complete any holiday shopping or other matters related to the next few weeks, balance your checkbook and take a hard look at your finances. Tonight: Out late. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★

A gesture to those in your daily life will mean a lot, and it doesn’t need to cost a lot. A loved one might feel a bit down, as you seem to be everywhere but with him or her. Tonight: It is your call. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Know when to pull back and find out what is happening. You might not understand the whole story, so speak to a friend or loved one who could give you a different perspective. Tonight: Lighten up. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★

A meeting will be more important than you realize. Your seriousness will help you communicate how important an appropriate response might be. Tonight: Listen to your instincts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

Step up to the plate. Your finances could stress you out inordinately, especially as you might be facing big bills and also coveting a special item for yourself or a loved one. Tonight: Join friends. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Keep reaching out to a relative at a distance. A situation could trigger you, but the matter at hand will transform soon enough. Tonight: Indulge in some lighthearted holiday fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★★ Deal with a loved one directly. You might feel as if you are carrying a burden that is hard to discuss; however, you must open up in order to release this weight. Tonight: Go out and finish up your shopping.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Listen to answers and defer to someone else. Allow greater flexibility. Going with the flow could be a lot easier than you originally might have thought. Tonight: Join friends for some munchies.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★ Pace yourself, and know full well what you need to do. A boss or higher-up could be on your case because he or she needs you to do more. You are in the holiday spirit. Tonight: Take a nap.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You have many ideas that could help you shorten your to-do list. Take the time to add some of the extra flourishes. Tonight: Move quickly through your errands.