For Tuesday, Dec. 13

Those with birthdays today: This year could be a mixed bag. Sometimes you are focused on work; other times, you might be unusually verbal and social. This profile might feel like how you are now. Prepare to become even more like this in the next year. You will be unusually active mentally. You might want to take a hard look at your life and consider what you want to change. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone through your day-to-day travels. You might grow a lot through this bond, but there could be quarrels or intrinsic disagreements. If you are attached, be nurturing and, if you can, less dominant. GEMINI often challenges you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Take care of a gift before lunch. Highlight communication. You might think you or someone else is speaking gibberish. Instead of reacting, work for clarity. Tonight: Hang out with a friend and share your day and general news.

Act in the morning, when you can do no wrong – well, nearly. You can find out more than you originally anticipated. Confusion surrounds finances. Say no this afternoon. Tonight: Your treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might be slow to get your day going. Caring evolves, especially this morning. Listen to someone who cares a lot but might not be able to communicate it. Do a better job of listening. Tonight: Keep smiling.

This morning you hit the bull’s-eye. Don’t stall; move quickly, as the afternoon will take on quite a different tone. You might be nervous and high-strung. Be ready to pull away and do your own thing. Tonight: Play ostrich.

You handle what comes down the path well, especially this afternoon, when others seem to be losing it. Certainly you will be more inventive and creative than many. Tonight: Help others see the humor in what might be going down.

See what is going on with someone at a distance. Make that call; don’t hesitate any longer. You also might want to seek out some expert feedback. By midafternoon, you could feel as if you are in a pressure cooker. Tonight: Work late.

Review a situation carefully. Examine what has happened with a friend or loved one. Let go and allow someone else to run the show. Confusion surrounds a money matter. Tonight: Don’t do anything financial.

You accomplish more than your share of work this morning. At the same time, something you say or a smile makes someone feel very good. Tonight: Sort through your invitations.

Your creativity comes forward, and you are able to see life from a more upbeat perspective. You might want to think through a decision carefully. Tonight: Find a way to relax.

You might want to consider a family member or someone you live with this morning. What he or she wants needs to be a higher priority. A meeting in the afternoon won’t go the way you expect. Tonight: Easy does it.

If you can, make phone calls or reach out to someone you care about. Laughter helps you get what you want. Return calls in the morning, when you’ll get more positive feedback. You might want to retreat this afternoon. Tonight: Happy at home.