Horoscopes

For Thursday, Dec. 28

Those with birthdays today: Center on the basics this birthday year. Reflect and consider what might not be working for you. You have a tendency to overindulge. Although you might be uncomfortable, you’ll want to let go of what isn’t working. The following year, 2008, will offer special opportunities that you need to prepare for now. Frequently ask yourself what you want and need. Formulate a wish list! A partnership could test your patience and willingness. Your determination to maintain this relationship will be tested. If you are single, you might feel lonely and want someone close. Don’t settle for just anyone. Admirers surround the Goat! ARIES anchors 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)

Creativity comes from discussions with friends or from brainstorming. You might be on overload. Excessive feelings spin out. Your imagination takes you to a new level. Tonight: Take your time sorting through ideas.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Listen to your instincts. Basics come from a new point of view. Work with someone on an individual level. Tune in to what is necessary, not what you want. Tonight: Take some long-overdue personal time.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Zero in on the essentials. Others might see you as stern as your practical personality emerges. You go a bit overboard, and others feel overwhelmed. Tonight: Still living life as if there is no tomorrow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Stand up and be counted. How you view a situation changes. Listen to feedback from someone who definitely handles life differently. Tonight: A force not to be reckoned with.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

If you can see the other side, you will be able to accept and solve any issue. What is clear is that your impulsive nature draws results. Nurture rather than criticize. Tonight: Choose a mind-relaxing activity.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your smile proves to be a winner. Others want to understand and relate closely. Though you might be a bit uncomfortable, you will make a difference. Tonight: Be a duo.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Reach out for others. You might be delighted by what comes down your path. Allow more opportunities by expanding your immediate circle. A sense of well-being emanates from you. Tonight: Listen to suggestions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Grasp what needs to happen. You might quite suddenly see someone in a different light. Understanding comes from those in your life who you often put on a pedestal. Tonight: Easy does it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your perspective is in great demand. Evaluate. Consider. Making snap judgments could cause problems. Reach out to someone at a distance who sometimes might be aloof or sad. Tonight: Do your thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Anchor in and understand. Sometimes stripping away your opinions allows for a clearer field of vision. Intensity marks your interactions with a key partner. Tonight: Invite others over.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might want to examine what is going on with others. Sometimes even if you walk in their footsteps, an ability to identify with them can elude you. Work on listening. Tonight: Run errands and visit.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

* Expenses go overboard, which, if you think about it, is normal for the season. Your discomfort helps you quickly straighten out any problems. Trust yourself to make good choices. A friend lightens up the mood. Tonight: Gather your bills, even if you don’t pay them yet.