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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020:

Profound, patient and prepared, you are in it for the long haul. A project you passionately believe in begins and succeeds brilliantly in 2022. Your strongly controlled emotions will find an outlet this year. If single, you tend to be solitary, but you do fall in love this year, in May. If attached, your relationship adds much richness to your life. GEMINI is light and almost ethereal compared to you.

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 become more assertive about pursuing career aspirations and are unusually competitive. The world is at your feet if you control irritation about financial matters and direct your attention to solving the problem. Tonight: Your health improves if you take a break from work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Today is a curious combination of focus on material security and mystical awakening. You are aware of different levels of reality unfolding, or life's many marvelous dimensions. There are surprise discoveries about those to whom you're closest. Tonight: In wonderment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Opportunity comes through enlisting support today. Select friends and ideals that will uplift you. Political interests strengthen. You could get involved in community issues centering on life quality in the neighborhood. The way is clearer, and answers come. Tonight: Networking online.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You long for success. Take pleasure in your work for its own sake. A surprise may befall you at work. New career developments turn out to be a blessing. Friends help you reach your goals. Tonight: Walk outdoors and enjoy the winter landscape.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

It's a perfect day to brush up on skills and review old interests. Travel plans change, and a vehicle may need replacement or repair. Have alternative transportation in mind. New perspectives regarding spiritual practices are developing. Tonight: Enjoy the art and foods of other lands.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Reach out to those you admire. The realm of faerie is opening. Heed portents from the fey ones. Color and sound are especially important. Wear a bright garment and enjoy holiday music featuring harps, panpipes and flutes. Tonight: Immense enjoyment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A relationship has wonderful potential, but it is up to you to nurture it. You must strive to resolve disputes. Be calm with troubled individuals. Keep a perspective and laugh at little problems. Approach others with suggestions and ideas. Tonight: Dinner with a loved one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A clean, organized environment aids well-being. Clear away debris. Be aware of how companions affect you; think for yourself. Those who disappointed you in the past might do so again. Acquire new knowledge and wander different pathways. Tonight: Philosophical.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

There is a zest for adventure. You are ready to experience all that life has to offer. You're more unpredictable than usual. Children are enjoyable company. It's the perfect time to plan a future with the one you love. Tonight: Date night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don't put off essential repairs. Family members are restless; allow them to grow. Be flexible to cope with challenges. It's not the time to repeat the same old patterns. If you're not content, experiment. Tonight: Find a springboard to growth and guidance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Neighbors are friendly but can be a bit demanding. Use care in making promises. Your sense of humor helps keep relationships with siblings smooth. Ignore their little peccadilloes. Tonight: You will have new insights about childhood friends and school years.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be realistic about purchasing on credit. Make practical decisions about your job. Don't gamble with security. Extra reading and research enhance earning power. Your flair for communication affects your income positively. Tonight: Time spent alone is refreshing and healing.

BORN TODAY

Composer Giacomo Puccini (1858), rocker Maurice Gibb (1949), actor Ralph Fiennes (1962)