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December 10, 2018

Celebrities born on this day: Raven-Symone, 33; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 43; Meg White, 44; Kenneth Branagh, 58.

Happy Birthday! You’ll want to do things on a big scale this year, but don’t lose sight of practicality. Play it safe. Take your time to reach your destination. Iron out problems and you’ll distinguish yourself as a fixer. Let wisdom be your guide instead of following or trusting someone to lead you. Your numbers are 8, 13, 24, 27, 31, 38, 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look at the full extent of your current situation. Check your financial position and consider how best to ensure you don’t incur debt. A minimalistic plan should be put in place until you feel there is less uncertainty in your life. ★★

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take control. Enact changes you want to make, not those someone else is pressuring you into. Protect your reputation, your physical and emotional health and your ability to do what’s best for you. Speak from the heart. ★★★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you are too enthusiastic, you’ll be taken advantage of. Observation will be in your best interest. Someone offering praise and compliments will have ulterior motives. Gather facts and size up situations based on your findings, not what someone tells you. ★★★

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the initiative and get things done your way. Your input will be welcomed and your ability to sort through matters will help resolve issues that have been hanging over your head. Put things to rest and enjoy yearend festivities. ★★★

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for opportunities and make changes that will ease stress and help you prepare to close the year on a high note. Refrain from being indulgent when out with friends. Offer quick wit, humor and help to others. ★★★

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look at the possibilities. Structure your time to ensure you make the most of each moment. How you deal with others will reflect who you are and what lies ahead. Say no to indulgent behavior and those asking too much. ★★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look at the big picture before you make a gesture that will be judged. You are best to stick to what you know you can accomplish without the help of others. An idea may sound good, but interference will stifle your plans. ★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make plans to engage in activities that are creative and fun. Share your thoughts and you will receive interesting responses that will feed your imagination and lead to creative ideas. Personal changes and romantic endeavors will improve your life. ★★★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Manipulative tactics will be used to convince you to make a change. Don’t let emotions take over, undermining your intelligence and ability to stay on track and do things according to the rules. Look for answers within and follow your heart. ★★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t take anything or anyone for granted. Consider what you’d like to see happen and do the legwork to bring your plans to fruition. Don’t let what others do ruin your plans. Personal change will lead to gain. ★★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put in extra hours if they will buy you the freedom to enjoy festivities. Deal with institutional affairs that are due for an update. You’ll put your mind at ease, allowing you to enjoy life. ★★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Lend a helping hand at your local community center. If you can bring joy to those less fortunate, you will feel you have accomplished something good. Your kind gesture will result in an unexpected gift or financial reward. ★★★★

Birthday Baby: You are adaptable, caring and optimistic. You are helpful and courageous.