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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 29, 2017: This year you never seem to be at a loss for words. You might be considered conservative in many ways, but your ideas seem dynamic. TAURUS relishes your attention. 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)

★★★★ Someone expresses his or her interest in you. If this interest is not mutual, be aware of the ramifications of responding candidly. Tonight: Duck a curveball.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ Someone makes an offer that sounds too good. Hopefully this person can prove that there are no hidden agendas. Tonight: The world is your oyster. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★

You might decide to keep more to yourself. Nevertheless, someone expresses an interest in you. Think carefully before leaping in. Tonight: Say “yes.” CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ The content of a recent exchange could be a lot heavier than you realize. The other party might be sending you mixed signals. Tonight: Go with the flow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★

Others have a difficult time being around you without wanting to become more involved with you in some way. Be careful. Tonight: Rearrange your schedule.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★★ Your mind wanders to faraway lands and thoughts. Fortunately, you have the extra time to take the day off. Tonight: Hopefully you are off exploring. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

Be aware of the limitations of proceeding as you have. You can say that your choices work for you. See if someone else can adapt. Tonight: Be careful around a loved one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You could be surprised as a change starts. Someone whom you considered stable could begin to act up. Tonight: Try to be a bit more flexible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ Be open to sharing more. Listen to your inner voice when dealing with a child or associate. Tonight: Schedule some muchneeded time to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Opt to defer to others and not worry so much about what is driving someone else. Once you recognize the underlying issue, your creativity will come through. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Your imagination takes you down some interesting paths. Right now, you might choose to spend some time at home in order to think. Tonight: Do not push yourself too hard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Once you clear up a problem, you’ll feel as if you have made a major accomplishment. You finally relax and are more willing listen. Tonight: With favorite people at a favorite place.