Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Friday, Dec. 21. This year you are as lucky as a cat with nine lives. You will enter a new life and luck cycle in late 2019. Be willing to let go of what does not work for you. If you do, the quality of your life could be enhanced. You draw many people toward you. If you are single, your popularity soars. Do not formalize a relationship for at least a year. If you are attached, the two of you will always be busy. Your caring is obvious to your sweetie and is mutual. GEMINI might express the observation that you get angry too fast sometimes.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Communication easily could go south if you are not careful. You might be a little lax because you have so many options in front of you. You easily could be overwhelmed. Examine how you can express some ideas you have yet to share. Tonight: Say ‘’yes.’’

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ Do not allow someone to distract you, especially if you are tired. You might have a difficult time bouncing back. You need a break from everything that is going on. A brainstorming session helps you make a choice. Tonight: Treat a friend to an eggnog.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You feel empowered, though you might need to slow down at some point and take a power nap. You could be surprised by everything that is happening around you and delighted by what surfaces. You cannot help but be distracted. Tonight: Do a juggling act.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ A partner is demanding, but you like how he or she is extremely attentive. Be willing to give back. You might feel as if your creativity is falling flat. Just avoid doing any decorating today; instead, send out cards and wrap gifts. Tonight: Follow a loved one’s lead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★ You might be eyeing the implications of following a friend’s suggestion. Everyone has a different opinion as to how to proceed. Recognize that your priorities could be very different from others’. You will approach an issue in your own way. Tonight: Avoid a fight. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★ Tension mounts, as there could be a difference of opinion. You might talk about the topic for a long time before reaching an agreement. You and the other party involved have different backgrounds and therefore different approaches. Tonight: Out late.

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): ★★★ Pressure builds. On some level, you could feel out of sync as you look at the panorama of your life. You will become the ringmaster if you just relax and allow others to help out. Do not make any commitments of your time for a while. Tonight: All smiles.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★★ You might want to deal with a situation differently from how you have in the past. How you handle a personal matter could change once some of the intensity of the moment dies down. You could be too demanding. Tonight: Where there is music. Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★ A creative endeavor takes an unusual turn. A partner could be reactive, especially with finances. You could be making matters worse. Address a low-level depression, and understand that you can handle this problem. Tonight: Answer any questions that are posed.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★★ You might wonder what is going on with an important person in your life. If you are having difficulty explaining this person’s behavior, don’t get uptight. Understand that he or she might not be able to, either. Tonight: Go along with the program.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You could be past the point of no return when dealing with an associate. You also might give this person an unexpected jolt. Though at first you might feel guilty about it, try to view your words as a wake-up call. Tonight: Get some muchneeded R and R.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ You experience some mounting tension. Someone might be quite taken with you, yet a problematic situation flows into this relationship. Make a point of going out on the town with friends, especially during the holidays. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Born today: Actor Samuel L. Jackson (1948), actress Jane Fonda (1937), musician Frank Zappa (1940)