HOROSCOPE by Jacqueline Bigar

Today’s Birthday (Dec. 8). This year a serious attitude surrounds your spending and your willingness to go overboard. CAPRICORN supports you in manifesting a long-term desire.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

While off doing errands, buy a lottery ticket. The unexpected can occur around money and funds. You will want to be lavish with a loved one. Make sure you have the budget to do just that. Tonight: Busy with holiday fun.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might decide to make a phone call. Not only does this conversation give you a sense of well-being, it also allows your imagination to change scenarios and topics. Buy tickets to see a play or a concert. Tonight: At a favorite place.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You know you have no reason to complain. A loved one’s mood often gets to you. Either go out or do something that will help you move past this person’s issue. Tonight: With your favorite person.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

If you need time to bake, wrap presents or address holiday cards, put other tasks on the back burner for now. Invite a loved one to join you. Tonight: Consider adding to your holiday decorations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You manage to squeeze nearly every good moment out of life that you can. It’s no surprise that you might be dragging. Stop. Do everyone a favor and take care of yourself. Tonight: Grab a favorite dessert on the way home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You tend to be overly serious with a key person. This person might love all of the attention you are giving him or her. A call is likely to result in plans for the two of you. Be sure that you both want to participate. Tonight: Hang some mistletoe.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might not understand why one of your family members seems irritated with you. What this person seems to be projecting onto you could have nothing to do with you. Tonight: Time for eggnog. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Return important calls quickly before solidifying plans. You might find that you want to do something totally different. Visit with others, or perhaps go off and get into a beloved winter sport. Tonight: Reach out to a neighbor or relative. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Take an hour or so to go over your budget, balance your checkbook and make sure you have paid your bills. Only then can you go out and get tickets to a holiday event. Tonight: Meet up with a relative. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Others might wonder where this sudden energy is coming from. You are an example of what R and R can do. Knowing that the world is your oyster, make plans that will delight you. Tonight: Out late. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You easily could catch a case of the bah-humbugs. What can you do to avoid being such a grump? Only you know what works best for you. Those around you will be delighted once you recharge your batteries. Tonight: Share a secret. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Perhaps you are aware of how down a friend tends to get around the holidays. You commiserate with this person, yet it does not help. Perhaps change the scenario by dragging him or her out the door to go ice skating. Tonight: Now the fun can begin.

Stars indicate the type of day you’ll have: five stars, dynamic; one, difficult.