HOROSCOPE - December 28 (Thursday)

The moon spins into Leo, creating a harmonious blend with the Sagittarian sun and Mercury. This is an optimistic transit with plenty of good humor and friendly interaction to take part in. Leo loves a good story, and acting it out is even more important under this dramatic moon. The best entertainment is practically free; head out to a restaurant or nightclub.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It is your friendly, easygoing charm that gets you in doors blocked to others. Thinking about a new career? Try investigative journalism or psychology. You are a terrific student of human nature, and you’re also intrigued by it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Strangers crowding your life may be fun or may be more work, but you’ll profit in the end from behaving with decorum. Analyze your confusing love life, and draw conclusions. Your judgement is sound. Children need one-on-one time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re career-minded, talking shop at social events. Your dad or another who is older and wiser has surprising advice. Bumpy relationship will become smoother. Make your plans for a summer vacation before it’s too late!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone you were once interested in is now available. You win by testing the limits at work but not in relationships. You are highly social and more involved in your friends’ lives than you thought. Heated conversations are healthy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Share your heart. If you have educational aspirations, you can make progress easily now. A little used talent can be a huge asset if you develop it. Inspirational love and even romance is what you get when you donate your time.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 28). Keep aspirations high, as your biggest obstacle this year is the tendency to undercut yourself at the bidding table. Singles will go on plenty of dates in the next six weeks due to a change in confidence, and perhaps they’ll even get a make-over in the next three weeks. Your ideal soulmate is either a Libra or a Virgo. Your marriage month is July. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 31, 50, 33 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many teachers around you, and can make money by learning. Mental changes spur financial progress! Sever useless ties. Hard-working artists should send out resumes and sample work, and make assertive phone calls.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Expect gentle steps to lead to bigger and better horizons. Try not to judge every little thing. Self imposed limits are surpassed this year; share your pride with family and friends. You will soon be greeted by the most interesting people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No more status quo. Your financial security is dependent on a new level of fiscal discipline. Unless you fix the expenses-to-income ratio, it will never make a difference how much you make. Don’t forget to budget your time, as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A flirtatious energy rips through your social life. Keep your heart in check with your present goals. This afternoon, you could surprise yourself with an impulsive action. You don’t have to fight for respect; you already have it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The anticipation of a change is making you anxious. Creative visualization will help remind you why you came all this way. Romantic wishes come true when you share them. Important people in your life have a change of heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A burden on your bank account is lifted. Be grateful; scarcity cannot exist where there is gratitude. A family member is on your side and shows it. Cancer and Capricorn are lucky romance signs. Donate your time to someone less fortunate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Clouds over your personal life will lift when you take responsibility for your own fulfillment. What you ask of a partner will be granted. You can prevent ennui from setting it on relationships by being romantically competitive.

HOLIDAY UPDATE – TRIPS, VACATIONS & FAMILY REUNIONS PART II: Each sign has unique tools to activate in order to better enjoy the holiday madness. Leo: Try not to give in to your all-or-nothing tendencies. Grand plans for holiday gifts and bashes are wonderful, but if you can only manage hot cocoa by the fireside, that’s wonderful, too. A family member wants to see you either way! Virgo: You are helpful, creating a caring environment for friends and family who don’t handle travel or festive excitement as well as you do. Make sure to get a bit of private time, checking in with yourself regarding the feelings that family will stir up. Libra: Partners will affect your mood strongly; you might even base your most crucial holiday decisions on the approval of your significant other. Even if you don’t think it matters to you now, divide time equally between your family and your mate – or you’ll later resent it! Scorpio: You’ll find the practical joys and entertainment factor in virtually any arrangement. No wonder you get asked to join everyone else’s plans, too. It’s a lucky time for you as long as you try not to base your self-worth on the annual family social competition. Remember to be happy for everyone’s accomplishments.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Everybody loves Ray Romano, a Sagittarian family man who turns domestic unrest into comedy. Sagittarius is considered one of the friendlier, more open signs, and its natives believe they have little to hide. This makes it easier to open up and let the whole world laugh and cry with them. He could become a father again in 2001!

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