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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018: This year you might have more fun than you thought was possible. The unexpected occurs, often suddenly. TAURUS pushes you hard, which frequently annoys you.

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

ARIES (March 20-April 19) ★★★★ You might wonder about a growing feeling of possessiveness. You easily could be offkilter due to all of the activity and pressure around you. Tonight: Do some holiday shopping.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Others could have information they don’t know what to do with. You you will pitch in and help. You are looking at the possibility of realizing a long-term goal. Tonight: Say “yes.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Know what is going on behind the scenes. Fatigue could affect your perspective. Approach the remainder of the day more energized. Tonight: Take some muchneeded personal time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Enjoy the moment. You could have a lot of ground to cover. Prioritize, and you will find the right direction in which to head. Tonight: Let go, and enjoy the moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Find a few moments alone to ground yourself. You might have to step away in the next 24 hours, as you could find yourself caught in the middle of a family issue. Tonight: Help an older friend or relative.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Keep reaching out to a friend at a distance. This person appreciates your thoughtfulness. You might be surprised at the unexpected news he or she drops on you. Tonight: Near music.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Deal with a partner directly. The concern that will arise between you stems from having two different perspectives. Establish boundaries. Tonight: Indulge a family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Others might try to use their manipulative styles to get what they want. What gives you more leverage is that you understand the mechanisms at work here, whereas they might not. Tonight: Accept an offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Finishing what others left undone is necessary. Once you are clear, you can control how you spend your time. Make choices that put a smile on your face. Tonight: Treat this day like any other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ You can go with the flow and not be so concerned about others’ reactions. Give up the need to be politically correct. Tonight: As a “free spirit” for a day, what would you choose to do?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Choose to stay close to home. You also will level out others’ hyper energy. Attend to lastminute details, and make sure you have everything you need. Tonight: Enjoy the tree and nibble on a cookie.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Know that it is important to choose the right words and say the right things at the right times. If you mess up, don’t get too uptight. Tonight: Trust your intuition.