For Friday, Dec. 29

Those with birthdays today: You could be overwhelmed by what and how much heads down your path this year. You might choose to keep much that occurs hush-hush. You are in the midst of clearing out obstacles to prepare for a new 11-year luck cycle that will begin late 2007. Be honest with yourself about what doesn’t work for you. If you cannot process a difficult situation, you might need to walk away from it. If you are single, be a touch of a cynic when meeting new people. Some people will not reveal their authentic self. Careful! If you are attached, spend more special time together. TAURUS always is provocative.

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)

¢¢¢¢ Keeping a cap on spending is wise and will make for a better 2007. Establishing limits and boundaries will add to your comfort in all areas of your life. Tonight: Your treat.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your smile helps others open up. Be willing to share more. Friends and associates respond in surprising ways. Accept the offbeat in those in your immediate circle. Tonight: Ask with the expectation of getting a yes.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Read between the lines. You might want to do something much differently. Absorb information. Work with the unexpected. Your sense of humor saves the day. You anchor in on basics. Tonight: Togetherness.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Realize others want a stronger say. You might be uncomfortable with what you hear or perceive. Try looking at a situation differently. Humor plays a big role in understanding. Tonight: Hang with friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ Stand up for what you believe, though in a diplomatic way. Someone might be tossed off-track by this new perspective. When a person is shocked is the right time to open up his or her mind to your ideas. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Take off if you’d like. Relaxing far from your usual stresses might be best. You cannot keep others from changing, even if you might be more comfortable otherwise. Tonight: Let your mind wander.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Others adore it when you make them the focus of your attention. Though you might behave like this with several people, you cannot believe how re-enforcing and affirming you are. Tonight: Go with the wishes of someone you care about.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Others seek you out. You might want to close your door or screen your calls. Right now, listen to what is going on with each person. Make a decision. Romance and love could be quirky. Tonight: Sort through suggestions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ You might need some extra R and R even though you feel the need to complete some important projects. Relax and allow yourself to be human. You don’t have to do everything all at once. Tonight: Easy does it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Your imagination takes you in a new direction. Trust what you are feeling, even if you might be stunned by what you hear. You might suddenly decide to reverse your path. Tonight: Understand that you don’t always need to be dependable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ Get down to basics, and understand what might be going on. Often, you aren’t in touch with your feelings about various situations. Your family and personal life will step up in your priorities. Tonight: Put your feet up.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Others discover just how inventive you can be. Once this behavior is an established fact, people seek you out for suggestions. Relax with others and the moment. Tonight: Listen and share news.