Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday: for Saturday, Dec. 21. This year, you make a good impression wherever you go. Be aware of a tendency to overspend. You will experience excitement in your daily life. A new, unexpected element appears. If single, you could meet someone who gives you a case of the butterflies. Enjoy this bond. If attached, the two of you might opt to add a new dynamic to your life that changes the status quo. You will have to adjust, but you will like the end results. SCORPIO can trigger a lot of excitement.
Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You might feel jovial this morning until you have to rescue someone from the blues, or a most unanticipated event hits. You have the wherewithal to deal with this issue. Remain confident. Tonight: Your mood proves contagious.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ You are naturally laidback, which is good news under the circumstances. A partner or associate decides to take the driver’s seat to facilitate the holiday celebrations. The collision could be noteworthy. Tonight: Be glad you can stay out of the hassle.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You could be overly tired and withdrawn from a recent period of partying and socializing. You have the good fortune of being able to take some time off for much-needed peace and quiet. Once recharged, you will toss yourself back into the holiday happenings. Tonight: As you like it.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ While someone close to you might be groaning about some aspect of this holiday season, you immediately come up with a great idea to bypass the issue. Ear-to-ear smiles surround you as a result. Tonight: Under the mistletoe.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★ Others find you rather withdrawn and cloistered. Your personality does not seem to be breaking through, and you do not seem to care. Others could express upset. You might need a lazy day at home. Tonight: Make it easy.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ You have the ability to convince a close friend or neighbor to follow through on an invitation and not make it such a big deal. Your creativity surges and you are able to sort through an issue with ease. Tonight: A loved one delights in your attention.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★ Your more possessive side emerges. Don’t let a materialistic quality around Christmas take over. A family member might not be able to help themselves, but you can. You know better. Tonight: Complete some last-minute Christmas errands.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★★ You radiate. Others notice your glow and wonder where it stems from. You could be eyeing a situation differently, and as a result flow through it well. Roll with an unexpected change. Tonight: Make merry.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ Take your time finishing up some holiday details. You could feel some nostalgia when reflecting on past Christmases with someone you love. If you have a surprise gift, make it a point to keep it just that. Tonight: Shhh ... don’t let the cat out of the bag.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★★ Emphasize your commitments as well as your friends. As materialistic as Christmas can become, it still has a way of focusing a spotlight on each of your individual relationships. Tonight: Where the action is.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★ You might not have imagined needing to take such a strong role around a certain festivity. Many people clamor to be around you. Others follow your lead. Try not to react to sudden news. Tonight: A force to be reckoned with.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ News finally filters in your direction. Make the most out of this weekend. Go to a concert or ballet, or any event you love about Christmas. Consider calling others at a distance to wish them a Merry Christmas. Tonight: Go caroling if you want. Born today: Actress Jane Fonda (1937), actor Samuel L. Jackson (1948), musician Frank Zappa (1940)