Horoscope

Fri., Dec. 26, 2008

Jaqueline Bigar, King Features Syndicate

Happy birthday for Friday, Dec. 26, 2008: This year you will experiment with different approaches. Sometimes you will do nothing and watch what goes on. Often this behavior will unlock a triggered situation without you doing anything. Other times you will maintain a very strong appearance and be a force to be reckoned with. As a result of diversifying, you’ll learn how to empower yourself in tough situations. If you are single, you might not want to hook up with anyone until you really get to know this person. More often than not, these people don’t reflect the person they present. If you are attached, much time alone as a couple solidifies, amplifies and cements your relationship. Let this closeness happen. Capricorn can trigger you, as you have similar issues.

Aries (March 21-April 19) •••• Read between the lines and get to the bottom of someone’s dissatisfaction. Sometimes you don’t have the control you might want or need. Creativity flourishes, especially when you are with a key friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••••• A partner might have a difficult time letting go. Understand how extremely insecure he or she might be. Look at the big picture, and you’ll come out on top of your game. Know that nearly anything is possible.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••••• Others still dominate, and for all practical purposes, you would be a wise Twin to let them run the show. That will free you up for a whole bundle of other possibilities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• Your ability to handle many different issues emerges once more. You might wonder why you are doing what you are doing. Slow down and consider your options more carefully. You could be surprised by what comes up.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Be mellow and enjoy what is happening with a child or loved one. Do remember that you might have some errands or a project to complete, whether you want to or not.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Though you might move slowly, you are in great shape. Listen to what is going on around you. Suddenly you feel renewed and vibrant. Distinctive thoughts earmark interactions with a child or new friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ••••You might be fed up and tired. Investigate what is going on around you. You understand much less than you think you do. Stay open. A profound change is in the offing, be it at home or within yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••••• Be more playful. Enjoy yourself. How you deal with someone could change radically. Someone might be making plans through you. How you jump in and establish your personal boundaries defines the relationship.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• You smile, and others discover that smiling is contagious. Don’t nix a good thing; rather, enjoy it completely and fully. Before making any big commitments, study your cost-flow sheets.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Though you are slow to start, you are a veritable terror once you get going. You might need to change your pace or do something very differently.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• How you deal with someone and the choices you make have a lot to do with the quality of the friendships that surround you. You might wonder what would be best for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Zero in on what you want and be willing to change your direction or try something different. Responsibilities might weigh on you. Delegate, grow and understand your priorities, which involve taking better care of yourself.