TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19): There’s fun in the role shift that happens today. It’s like you suddenly got a permission slip to behave in a way you’ve always wanted to but never thought you could.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It will be energizing to go shoulder to shoulder with loved ones, even if the task at hand technically qualifies as work. Touch is the highest form of communication. Also, when in doubt, go in for the hug.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): The cosmic gift won’t come wrapped. You’ve an extra special sense for knowing the right thing to say and when to say it. You’ll help many with this talent, and more folks will come to you for wisdom in the days that follow.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): opportunity to connect fully, with all of your senses, to what’s going on around you today will be ever-present, as though all you have to do is plug in, and outlets are everywhere.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): We are all more impressionable than we think, with personalities that can change with the company we keep. This is much to your advantage today as the cheer keeps ramping up and your heart keeps following it to new heights.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As it turns out, you’re a supernatural being. There’s more to you than your past, your present or your future. The day’s events will strike a chord in you and you’ll feel the truth of your everlasting soul.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): The complexities of the personalities around you will emerge like holly berries, red and dangerous, to be enjoyed and admired at a distance. If they are dangled before you, don’t bite!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The attention you get will be your favorite kind — specific to you, an acknowledgment of what you’ve worked very hard to achieve, well-deserved and the right portion size, too.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Because you don’t miss a beat when it comes to hooking into laughter, beauty and music, it will be easy to get completely engaged in the action. Life seems to be happening through you, not to you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Words can’t really adequately describe the big feelings, but try anyway. It means so much when you do, and you’re certainly better at this than anyone around today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Because you’re one of two people who want the same The Actor Dick Miller is 90. Author Anne Roiphe is 83. Actress Hanna Schygulla is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer John Edwards is 74. Actor Gary Sandy is 73. Singer Jimmy Buffett is 72. Pro and College Football Hall-of-Famer Larry Csonka is 72. Country singer Barbara Mandrell is 70. Actress Sissy Spacek is 69. Former White House adviser Karl Rove is 68. Actress CCH Pounder is 66. Singer Annie Lennox is 64. Reggae singer-musician Robin Campbell (UB40) is 64. Country singer Steve Wariner is 64. Singer Shane MacGowan (The Pogues, The Popes) is 61. Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is 60. The former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Christina Romer, is 60. Actress Klea Scott is 50. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is 47.

thing — to get from point A to point B as smoothly and safely as possible — there’ll be comfort and companionship in today’s unfolding.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re upbeat and full of energy, making things happen and resonating a cheerful tone while positive influences are all around you. It’s about as smooth a day as you’ve had in months.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 25):

You’ll gain skill, grow in confidence and enhance your health and vitality. You’ll even become a snappier dresser. None of these things contributes more to your life than a single quality you already possess. That quality is warmth. Warmth starts relationships and adventures. Warmth draws loved ones back to you. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 1, 22 and 48.