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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018: This year you have the ability to see both sides of an issue. LEO loves to remind you of the fun of kissing and making up.

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) ★★★ You could feel pushed to perform or act in a certain way. Emotions might be intense. You mean to express your feelings in the most agreeable way for another person to hear. Do not be surprised by this person’s strong stance. Tonight: Easy works. This Week: Use your creativity to make the week flow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Reach out to a loved one you really care about. You might need to have a conversation with a person you care about, but who can be inordinately cold or withdrawn. Tonight: Know that others are explosive. This Week: If you can take some extra time off, you will be happier.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ A discussion in the morning will encourage you and a partner to clear up the remaining holiday details. By midafternoon, the holiday spirit hits you. Put on some music. Tonight: Invite a friend over. This Week: You have a lot to share.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Your mood appears to be contagious. You will need to jump over an obstacle that involves a loved one’s resistance. Run errands and catch up on calls. Touch base with friends. Tonight: Indulge a loved one.

This Week: You might go on a shopping spree and get some great buys.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You sense some rumbling behind the scenes. Your mind could be working overtime. You might feel as if you cannot come to a solution or find a good response. Caring exists between you and another person. Tonight: Give a higher-up control he or she needs.

This Week: You hit your power days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Honor what is going on with a parent or older relative. An unanticipated expense emerges from out of the blue, which will encourage you to curb any frivolous spending. Still, you might opt to buy some small items for last-minute presents. Tonight: Out late. This Week: Not until later in the week do you feel mellow and content.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You’ll express the fervor of the holidays and encourage others to join in. A loved one could be cantankerous at best, but you’ll help even this person out. Whatever you do naturally pleases others. Stop midday and assess what is left to do. Tonight: Happy at home.

This Week: Zero in on what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You’ll be thinking ahead with the understanding that a roadblock is about to appear. You will move through your errands efficiently. You instinctively might recognize that someone has been left out. Do some backtracking. Tonight: At home. This Week: You will need to run the show.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ You express unusual vitality and excitement about the next few days. Your creativity seems to feed off the holiday. You will delight a loved one just by sharing your thoughts and feelings. Make plans to join a group of friends. Tonight: Opt to be a duo.

This Week: Be willing to reach out to someone who seems withdrawn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ You could be off-kilter and not sure how to handle a difference of opinion between you and a significant other. You could feel pushed beyond what you can deal with. Maintain a sense of humor, and you’ll be OK. Tonight: Stay on top of your obligations.

This Week: A partner or loved one dominates the scene.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ You’ll make an effort to complete what must be done. Take some time for yourself. Schedule a massage or take a walk. Doing some exercise will prevent you from getting stressed out. Listen to what is being suggested. Tonight: If tired, make it an early night.

This Week: Defer to a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Allow your imagination to take the lead. What comes up out of the blue could seem worrisome, but it’s actually not a problem. Letting a loved one know how you feel can only add to his or her self-confidence. Tonight: Catch a kiss under the mistletoe. This Week: You make a special effort to help others have a great few days.