Horoscopes

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Every successful person has a story of pain. It’s what makes attainment worthwhile. While you don’t seek pain, you don’t run from it, either. You learned long ago that the only way out is through.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Announcing your plan is dicey. What if then you don’t follow through? What if telling everyone is so exciting that actually doing it seems far less fun and you lose motivation? Stay driven. Keep your intentions on the down low.

Gemini (May 21-June 21):

Some of the big thinkers have declared the power of thought immeasurable, while others categorize thought’s usefulness differently, downgrading it from the wisdom of just being. What’s your take?

Cancer (June 22-July 22):

In over your head? That’s what those swimming lessons were for. All the same rules apply. Don’t thrash. Make the moves that will get you to the surface where you can float.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Everyone around wants you to succeed. Even the ones who know they’ll be jealous are rooting for you nonetheless. Launch now while the wind is beneath your wings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Your expectations will be revealed through your behavior. They will learn your rules by the reactions you give when your expectations are unmet, met or surpassed.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):

Changing your learning habits changes everything. Having greater knowledge of an area will allow you to master it and be rid of a certain related problem forever.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):

Find someone who has danced in this field before and knows where all the slippery slopes, rabbit holes and traps are. Connect; ask questions; request guidance; take a lesson; make a plan.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Some people don’t like it when people tell them more than they wanted to know, but for you it’s pure entertainment. They’ll spill their colorful pasts and secret intentions. Riveting!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You are living a truly interesting life and have interesting things to talk about, although you may not realize it until you have the benefit of contrast. Go forward and converse.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Facts don’t get to be facts just by showing up factually. That’s why publishers, law enforcement and parents of teenagers apply the magic of fact-checking. Apply

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

Actor John Amos is 80. Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 75. Singer Tracy Nelson is 75. Actor Gerard Depardieu is 71. Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is

70. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 68. Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 67. Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 66. Journalistturned-politician Arthur Kent is 66. Actress Maryam D’Abo is 59. Country musician Jeff Bryant is 57. Actor Ian Gomez is 55. Actress Theresa Randle is 55. Actress Eva LaRue is 53. Wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 53. Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 50. Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is

50. Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 48. Musician Matt Slocum is 47. Actor Wilson Cruz is 46. Singer Olu is

46. Actor Masi Oka is 45. Actor Aaron Stanford is 43. Actress Emilie de Ravin is

38. Actor Jay Ellis is 38. Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 37. Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 31. Country singer Shay Mooney (Dan & Shay) is 28. Actor Timothee Chalamet is 24.

the same rules to feelings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

You can feel when the energy goes out of a room, a conversation or a task. This is the natural progression, but it’s just as natural for you to drum it back up if that’s what you need to do.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 27):

You go into this solar year with stellar ideas. For best luck, turn them into a detailed plan in the next 10days. A project will be a solar journey in February. Then in marches the crew to your dream boat. See more of the world, and get involved with your prospects before you make an investment in the spring. Gemini and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 4, 44, 39and 10.