Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011: This year you open up to many different options professionally. On some level, this stretch could carry some discomfort at first. If single, someone could be drawn to your image more than to the real you. If attached, the two of you could launch your own business. Virgo can be judgmental. A baby born today has a sun in Sagittarius and a moon in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • You might feel as if you are left holding the bag. How much are you setting yourself up? Evaluate this issue as you try to move past an emotional matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Get into weekend mode. You could be delighted by what comes up for you if you relax. A romance could feel a bit awkward in the morning.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Stay close to home. You might decide at the last minute to throw a tree-decorating party. Whatever you do, keep your priorities in mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • You might be the one who hangs the mistletoe, not dreaming you could be caught smooching under it. Someone you care about might be acting like Scrooge this year.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • You offer much more than you are aware of. Just because someone is strutting his or her stuff like you is no reason to become insecure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • You could be overwhelming to someone you live with or within your family. You might find it hard to imagine that this person is so vulnerable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Take your time, especially in the a.m. You could have a tendency to take others’ statements personally. They could sense an attitude from you. Let go and relax a little more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • Get together with friends and/or family for a fun few days. You cannot believe how others also seem to be in the mood for holiday fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • You might want to rethink a decision involving a respected family member, or maybe a boss. Being just a little more understanding and less judgmental might help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Try to break free from the traditional roles you often lock yourself into. Perhaps you long to approach a situation differently. Why not?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • Sometimes a partner or close friend might hesitate. Let it be known that you do want to know how they feel and where they are coming from.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • You might want to defer to a partner or friend one more time. Though there could be a clash between you and this person, is it all that important?