Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Saturday, Dec. 28. This year, you will feel as if you have finally cleared a problem. You will discover that the issue will emerge and cause tremors at times, but nothing as rough as in other years. If single, you will be on top of your social life, but you might not be up for a commitment. Just enjoy yourself until Mr. or Ms. Right comes along. If attached, the two of you understand each other well, with a strong friendship at your base. Remember to spice up the relationship, adding as much romance as you like. AQUARIUS makes a great friend.

Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You have the ability to turn a difficult situation into a winning one, where others smile with you. Your ability to see the silver lining helps others when facing adversity. Take the lead making plans. Tonight: With friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★ You could be setting off some alarms, as you seem to shake up the status quo. Fortunately, someone you respect demonstrates how to put this personal issue to bed and make the most out of the moment. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You could want to rethink your plans. Make it OK to pull back and do some heavy thinking. Reach out for other opinions and see what would be best. You might be scheduling an outing, a workshop or a weekend getaway. Tonight: Try something new.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ One-on-one relating draws positive results. You might want to distance yourself from a friend who has caused some disturbances. Zero in on what could be an unusual idea. Tonight: Be a duo.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ You have a way of dealing with others that nearly always flows and communicates your caring. Do not underestimate the impact of a friend or associate who seems to have it together but can send jolts into your life.

Tonight: Out and about.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★ You might be focused on a project. A difference of opinion and how you handle it could determine success or failure. Trust your judgment. Be willing to take a break and have some fun. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ One-on-one relating allows greater closeness. You can smile and mellow out a difficult situation. You are full of fun and want others to have fun too. Opt to follow through on the unconventional thought. Tonight: Naughty and nice.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ Tension builds. You have to decide if you’ll distance yourself from the source. Though you associate this person with gentleness, you might be seeing a new trait appear. Try to root out what is going on. Stay close to home. Tonight: Order in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★ You can make a difference if you choose the right words after listening to a problem and another person’s sore feelings. Though you might be conventional, you deal with a difficult associate well. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ You like to be practical, yet you could be taken aback by another person’s hardcore attitude, which is practical but severe. Step back and decide what would work for you. Keep an eye on expenditures. Tonight: Make it your treat.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★ You are personalityplus. Others enjoy you to no end, once you distance yourself from a difficult person. You will be happier hanging with others. You know what works for you and others. Tonight: Your call. Expect to have a good time.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ You might not like what goes down. You could pull back and not be involved. Another person might make a suggestion. Know that you can do nothing until you are sure of what you want. Tonight: Not to be found.

Born today: Comic book writer Stan Lee (1922), singer/songwriter John Legend (1978), musician Edgar Winters (1946)