Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011: This year a new friendship or creative opportunity allows you to enjoy life even more. Your disciplined ways, intense caring and willingness to nurture all blend. If single, a major relationship could be on the horizon because of your self-expression and willingness. If attached, not only are you happier, those around you are, too. Taurus adds zip to your life. A baby born today has a sun and moon in Capricorn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Note a serious edge to the day, yet a surge of optimism impacts you late in the day. Others express their appreciation in a way that lets you know the wisdom of each gift and thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • Underneath all the events and people, your sense of happiness mounts. You enter a period of several months where you can wish upon a star and make it happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • An emotional and deep interaction warms your day. You might be the one who responds to a challenging statement, but on the way you clear the air. Emotions flow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • • You might want to open doors and enjoy everyone around you. Loosen up and enjoy yourself, and don’t drive yourself crazy with responsibilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • All the effort funneled into several special moments could leave you disappointed. Don’t over-evaluate; throw yourself into a football game or helping a loved one relax and enjoy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • • Your imaginative streak could be the source of a slight sense of disappointment. Go off and throw yourself into the good feelings and sharing of the moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • Express your appreciation to a roommate or family member. You could be on overload with as much as you have done and all the intensity and sharing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • You float from one person to the next. Your sense of humor helps tense situations dissipate and allows others who might be off-key to lighten up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • Curb a self-indulgent streak, whether it is with feelings, enjoying Christmas dinner or maybe even keeping a secret. A gift or another person’s attitude tells you how valued you are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Your ability to make the most of situations could be instrumental to a close-to-perfect day. You laugh, and others lighten up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • • You could be taken aback by the push and demand of the celebrations. You might tumble into a less-than-perfect mood.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Friends and loved ones blend to make this a close-to-perfect day. You might be taken aback by a loved one’s need to have you close.