HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007:

How you handle yourself this year could be far more important than you might realize. Others will observe how you handle yourself under pressure. Your professional status and your attitude will directly impact your finances. If you are single, you could meet someone with ease, though because of your life, it might take awhile for the relationship to evolve. If you are attached, you will be making a mistake by focusing on work and not your relationship. Taurus works well with 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)

¢¢¢ The sense of wanting to complete all your holiday errands might be strong. It’s true that time is short, yet you do need to rein in your spending. Tonight: Off finishing up details, details!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your personality melts another’s resistances. You have the energy to tackle whatever you want. Tonight: Stop and think who you might not have remembered.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Knowing when to back down might be as important as stepping forward. Much that is happening, especially on a domestic level, needs thought. Tonight: Private time.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Aim for what you want. A discussion might be far more important than you realize. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Others continue to look to you as a role model. Right now responsibilities weigh heavily. Tonight: As late as need be.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Question what is going on, but also be willing to assume a more liberal perspective than in the past. Your ability to move past a problem earmarks your actions. Tonight: Put on some holiday music.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Work with individuals rather than several people. Apply this rule socially if you really want to enjoy yourself. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Others might need to dominate or express their feelings. Ultimately, you need to realize that it is your call if you go along or not. Tonight: Listen, then decide what to do.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ What you do and what you achieve depend on how much energy you are willing to put out. Understand just how much you do give and what is needed here. Tonight: Finish up errands.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Consider rethinking a decision that involves someone you care about. In a sense, a child or loved one could be tormenting and lovable at the same time. Tonight: Don’t forget to hang some mistletoe!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to rethink a decision that surrounds home and family. Could you be taking others for granted? Tonight: Head on home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ The words and direction you choose very much define your long-term goals. A friendship could become very important to you in the next few months. Tonight: Take time to chat and catch up on someone’s news.