Horoscope

Aries (March 21-April 19) ••••• Put your best foot forward. If you can, empathize and walk in another’s shoes. Share more of the universal quality of the holiday. A child or loved one might have difficulty separating the gifts from the spiritual meaning.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••••• Recognize what could happen if you maintain the intensity with a key friend or loved one. Though on some level you might be fearful, you’ll discover that you just might want this type of closeness.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••••• Defer if you want. Let someone else steal the stage. Somehow you will get a lot of pleasure if you allow this person to swirl around you expressing his or her feelings and joy. Think of yourself as along for the ride.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• Consider yourself the conduit this holiday as you help others draw the most out of their Christmas. You’ll discover how close you feel to a loved one as a result of this generous sharing.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You might want to let the responsibilities defer to someone else and be a kid again. Whether caroling or going out to visit with friends, you seem uplifted and extremely content. Someone wants to corner you under the mistletoe.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• Stay close to home and relax with those close to you. Invite friends and family over to share in some last-minute fun chores. A partner could be a bit off. Indulge him or her.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••• Communicate what is on your mind. Be willing to share and help others who simply don’t handle stress as well as you. A child or loved one delights you with a thoughtful gesture.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Walk away from the concept of spending and presents. Loosen up and share the more spiritual and caring aspects of the holiday. You might join in with friends or children to help out a family in need.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Trying to stop you could take a major effort, like putting out a foot and making you trip! Enjoy your high energy. Take time for those who simply are not in the same head space. Know that anything is possible.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Be willing to not be ecstatic, but simply mellow. Remember that the expectation of Christmas being perfect every year is not likely. Honor your needs, but not at the expense of someone else’s happiness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Friends seem to be romping around you. Enjoy the happiness and fun spirit. Recognize what is happening with a friend, and help ease this person’s day. Don’t even try to control your expenses today; you need what you need.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Step up to the plate. Others will respond if you stay sensitive to their needs as well. Toss away being controlling and demanding. A partner could be difficult or tense.