HOROSCOPE SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Travel plans might be canceled or delayed. Or perhaps you are feeling discouraged about legal matters or something pertaining to further education and training. This bleak feeling is temporary. CAPRICORN (Dec.

YOU BORN TODAY You are observant and intense about the details of your environment, how others live and how society functions. This is why you like to embrace an important cause. Meanwhile, this is the year you have been waiting for! It's a time of expansion and great activity. Take advantage of opportunities. A major change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2005. It's time to try your wings!

Birthdate of: Russell Tovey, actor; Josh Duhamel, actor; Silken Laumann, champion rower.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Bummer! It's Friday, and this is a difficult day, especially for romantic partners, dates and social occasions. Even dealing with kids is challenging. Patience is your best friend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Family relations are stiff and uncomfortable today, particularly with older relatives or authority figures. Just glide through this day, knowing that tomorrow is much better.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel gloomy, discouraged or even angry. Don't let this get you down, because this is a fleeting emotion that will be gone by tomorrow. Courage!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money? Isn't that the truth? Today you feel broke and discouraged. Don't worry, because things are better tomorrow.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the Moon is still in your sign but at odds with Saturn. This creates a stiff feeling with others. You might wonder if people are critical of you. (They aren't.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might feel lonely or cut off from others today. Don't let this get you down, because this is a brief dark cloud on your horizon. Tomorrow is a better day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Discussions with an older female might make you nervous. Perhaps this person is critical of you. Don't worry; don't take it personally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a poor day to ask for favors or approval from people in authority. People are not receptive today. Their response probably will be, "Talk to the hand."