HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018: This year you are likely to be your usual practical self. SCORPIO proves to be a great friend. 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) ★★★★ If you can, avoid a challenging, controlling person. In general, communication flourishes between you and others. A loved one enjoys relaxing with you. Your idea of a relaxing day might not be the same as this person’s. Tonight: In the limelight. This Week: Get into the New Year’s celebrations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ To the dismay of a loved one, you might be returning to your busy routine. This person would like to have more time with you. Instead of having a tense moment, make time for him or her later in the day. Tonight: Time for a fun evening out. This Week: Others seek you out with intensity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Your sense of humor and love of laughter once again mark your day. Do not make anything more difficult than it needs to be. At a certain point, a partner could become somewhat frustrating to deal with. Tonight: Let the fun continue. This Week: On Wednesday, your popularity peaks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ Being a homebody is your natural, preferred state; once again, you enjoy some time at home. You do not need to take down the decorations or do anything unusual; you are happy doing nothing. Tonight: Your inner child emerges. This Week: Toward the end of the week, try to be serious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Make your round of Sunday calls. You might find that your conversations are more animated than you originally had anticipated. A friend or loved one could be out of sorts. Tonight: A surprise could jolt you into trying a new activity. This Week: If you can celebrate New Year’s at home, all the better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You could be very tired of all the holiday celebrations, and might decide to go off and do something nonholiday-related. Avoid someone who is judgmental or difficult. Tonight: Forget tomorrow, and live in the moment. This Week: On New Year’s, touch base with your friends and loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ You know when you’re in your element. Nevertheless, be smart with a controlling person. Don’t try to outwit or ignore this person. Go off, do your thing and be happy. A surprise could have you guessing. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner. This Week: Make it OK to celebrate throughout most of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Use the daylight hours just for you. You do not need to share what you are up to. You might be better off just taking the day for yourself. Reading a good novel or watching a favorite TV series could be all that you need. Tonight: You get your second wind. This Week: This New Year’s, the Moon highlights you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ When a friend whispers his or her plans in your ear, you will want to join him or her. Do it! You could have a great time with this person. Somehow, you might be involved with making plans for New Year’s. Tonight: Not to be found. This Week: You might not feel up to snuff until the holiday is over.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Wherever you are, others seem to seek you out. Often, people want your advice or opinion. You might not be inclined to respond to every single request. Know that you can tell them to come back some other time. Tonight: You cannot say “no” to a friend’s invitation. This Week: Share your resolutions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ Be more open about your thoughts. In the near future, make plans to visit with several friends whom you don’t often see. Just discussing your plans and what you want to do together will recharge your batteries. Go for what you want. Tonight: Out until the wee hours. This Week: Enjoy the limelight and the attention that results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ When a certain person comes toward you, you cannot resist his or her charm. Such is the case today. The two of you have a lot in common and enjoy each other’s company. Open up to new possibilities, and participate in a fun activity. Tonight: Off listening to good music. This Week: At the last minute, you might decide to take off for New Year’s Eve.