HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, December 18, 2018:This year you will be a handful to deal with. You have an excess of energy and tend to be luckier and more fiery than usual, as if you were a cat with nine lives. If you are single, you will need to work hard to stay that way. You have more admirers and wannabe sweeties around you than you realise. If you are attached, you will act like lovers reunited after a year of separation. Passion runs high. ARIES might be involved in introducing you to someone special.

ARIES (March 20-April 19): Push to get as much work accomplished as possible. You will want free time for some last-minute holiday errands. You could be surprised by what you hear midday. Use your high energy to pursue a project or key matter. Tonight: Be careful with your wallet and chequebook.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): How you feel during most of the day has nothing to do with how you feel toward the end of the day. You might have a sudden insight about a situation that encourages you to relax. By midafternoon, you suddenly feel like you can take on the world. Tonight: No one can stop you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can be found anywhere people gather today. The gregarious side of your personality cannot stand being alone in an office right now. You could wear yourself out with your high-frequency energy by early this evening! Tonight: Do what is right for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You seem to be handling more responsibility than usual. You could be pitching in for another person. An opportunity appears that would not have if you were not so present and available. Later in the afternoon, a more social tone evolves. Tonight: Let the party continue.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You seem to be able to visualise more of what you want than those around you can. You might want to plan a mini-vacation in the near future with a group of friends. Meanwhile, reach out to a loved one at a distance. Tonight: Do not forget an important meeting or get-together.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Today, you are concerned about your finances and possibly your relationship with a close loved one. Through the afternoon, work and relate to others on an individual level. If you do, you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Tonight: Listen to some fun holiday music.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): You recently bent over backward for a close friend or loved one. You have been nothing but flexible. No matter what, you could have difficulty figuring out what would be best for you to do with one specific person. Tonight: Join friends at a favourite place for a special treat.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): You might feel as if you are in the trenches, doing what everyone else refuses to do. The hectic pace could get the best of you. If you can, take a power nap. Later on, an opportunity to chat with a special loved one finally appears. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Staying present and keeping your mind on the issue at hand could be difficult. Your mind might float to a new friend or loved one. You will not be as present as you need to be if you’re at work. A conversation with a loved one cannot be postponed. Tonight: Dance the night away.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan. 19): You might have difficulty getting started this morning. To your relief, once you rev up your engine and get going, you could be close to unstoppable. The good news is that you probably will make up for lost time quickly. Ask a friend for help if need be. Tonight: Among the crowds.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re telling it like it is, or so you think. The response you get from others could throw you off and force you to regroup. Know that you might need to act in an unpredictable manner in order to get the space you need. Tonight: You don’t need to tell anyone about your plans.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You might be trying to clear out some last-minute holiday shopping. You might wonder about a slight edge or nervousness you could be experiencing. By midafternoon, you’ll return to your mellow, logical ways. Tonight: Get into one or more of the season’s events.

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