Horoscope

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 22, 2017: This year you present a strong personality. Others innately know that you are not a person to fool around with. You also have an offbeat quality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might want to move away from a heavy work agenda or a difficult associate who is causing you unnecessary problems. Be receptive to a friend’s request. Tonight: TGIF with friends!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Look at the big picture when making plans. Stay on top of a close associate to get through what is necessary. Read between the lines. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Reach out to friends at a distance, and spread some holiday cheer. Your calls will be appreciated more than you realize. Listen to feedback. Tonight: Drop in on a holiday gathering.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Remind yourself that you have just a few more days until Christmas arrives. You even might start giving out some gifts. Tonight: Get as much sleep as possible right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might have to be at work or handling a work-related issue. However, your mind is already on the last-minute holiday details. Catch up on one person’s news. Tonight: Others seek you out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Your thoughts seem to be all over the place at the moment. Have you done what is needed to feel satisfied with the coming holiday celebrations? Tonight: Be in the moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Don’t be surprised if loved ones run interference with your plans. A loved one seems to act as though he or she can’t get enough of you. Tonight: Drop in on a Christmas party.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might be dealing with lots of calls and unexpected visits. Even if you went to a library, you probably would run into someone you know. Tonight: Go Christmas caroling with a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

HHHH You might opt to express some of your deeper thoughts to friends. Make a point of touching base with some friends whom you have not heard from in a while. Tonight: Play Santa. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your high energy makes all the difference in getting through the day. You have many errands and calls to complete. Drop in on a last-minute gathering. Tonight: Don’t switch gifts!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You care more about a particular situation than you thought you would. Someone’s thoughtfulness could elicit an emotional response. Tonight: Make it an early night, if you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Touch base with friends you might not be seeing over the weekend. You don’t want to spend too much time alone, as strong feelings could come in. Tonight: Out with a loved one.