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You might want to understand an older friend or a loved one better. Be observant about this person’s comfort levels. As you strive to merge different interests with this person, you are likely to feel uncomfortable. Use care with your finances. Tonight: Make dinner a special treat. This week: Use your ability to come to terms with an important decision. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be tired of an issue that keeps repeating in different areas of your life. As this hassle emerges one more time, you will be tempted to greet it with mental fatigue. Turn your energy around and attempt to tackle the problem one more time. Tonight: Follow the music. This Week: Reach out to a key person in your life.

Your fun, imaginative personality emerges when dealing with a child. Reach out to a neighbour and/or relative to catch up on his or her news. Maintain a sense of humour and you'll flow right through the day. A loved one wants more of your time. Tonight: In the limelight. This Week: Opportunities surround you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to check the costs of proceeding as you have been. Laughter marks your interactions. Willingly try a new approach or idea. You won't know how you feel about the issue in question until you experience it. Tonight: A little indulgence does not have to break the bank. This Week: Be careful when out shopping.

When taking risks, slow down and proceed with care. Nevertheless, nothing too serious is likely to happen today. You will land like a cat on all fours. Understand what is happening with a routine responsibility or habit. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow. This Week: Ignore obstacles; choose to walk right past them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You perk up whenever friends reach out for you. Be aware of the limitations of your time, yet know the importance of certain people in your life. Make time for those closest to you. Give up the serious, workaholic attitude, even if just for a little while. Tonight: Meet up with friends. This Week: Weigh the pros and cons of various situations.

Make an effort to meet up with others who often colour your day. You might even meet at a favourite restaurant. You could be too busy to handle a wayward moment with a child or loved one. You will see a difference in how you handle future interactions. Tonight: Near good music. This Week: Speak your mind, answer questions, explore your options. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Be sensitive to the costs of continuing as you have been. Your ability to get past a problem remains high. If you make no effort to change, you could become depressed. Try to move past the immediate issue. Respect others' choices, even if you don't agree with them. Tonight: Accept an offer. This Week: You make many demands of yourself.

Be careful when dealing with your finances. You easily could make a mistake. Avoid any money commitments. A little restraint will be helpful. A pleasant surprise heads your way. Listen to what is being offered by another person. Tonight: Stick to your plans, if possible. This Week: You will have an excellent sense of what to do. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Transform your schedule, which has been routine for quite a while. You might need to infuse your day with different elements. You’ll want to make a difference in a loved one’s life. Be careful, as a surprise could be more upsetting than you realize. Tonight: Make nice. This Week: You have a way with money.

Think through an idea before presenting it to others. You might want to brainstorm with a trusted adviser or confidant. The unexpected occurs as you try to arrange plans, especially those with a loved one. Be as free as possible, but be willing to pitch in. Tonight: Catch some zzzs. This Week: Use Monday and Tuesday for reflection. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Zero in on what you want. Verbalize what you believe you deserve. Someone close to you might have a strong reaction, but don't let it get to you. Others are likely to be very receptive. Caring naturally seems to emote from and to you! Tonight: It's wish-upon-a-star time. This Week: Zero in on key meetings Monday and Tuesday.

Know what you want, but understand that a surprising event or call could point to changing your plans. Perhaps you will have to postpone a specific goal, but not for long. You sense what someone is going to do before he or she acts. Tonight: Do exactly what you want. This Week: Intrigue surrounds communication and news.

Be willing to admit when you are wrong about an issue. Others also have strong opinions. Reaching an agreement takes time, mutual respect and understanding. You could casually negotiate this issue and come to a meeting point. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons first. This Week: Test the waters, and see the results of an investment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might not be sure what the best thing to do is. When encountering an unexpected jolt that affects your personal life, you might wonder if the actions you took were the right ones. Accept responsibility for what comes down the path. Tonight: Do whatever you want. This Week: You have an opportunity to express the best parts of yourself.

You’ll be pinching yourself this New Year’s Eve, as you can’t believe how much different you feel from how you have felt the past two and a half years. This transformation alone is worth your own personal bottle of champagne! Your spirit soars in 2018, and your daily life seems wired for excitement. Your job takes on a new dimension, which draws your intense interest. On the domestic front, a dreamy, Neptunian haze surrounds your life. As a result, you often aren’t sure of what is happening. Truth be told, you don’t really care. Your imagination easily can fill in the gaps. Just do a reality check from time to time. Make sure that everyone around you is happy in his or her Neptunian cloud. You know in your heart that there is nothing you can’t handle. Smile and take a sip of your special champagne. Happy New Years, Sagittarius! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Yes, you have done this New Year’s Eve stint for years. You might even be a bit bored with the routine. Understand that you are in the process of making a big personal transformation that could change your mindset to where you will enjoy nearly every component of living. You just aren’t there yet. This passage is lengthy but worthwhile. You will have to jump through some hoops, but afterward you will emerge like a child who is seeing his or her world for the very first time. You will be amazed at something as simple as the beauty of a rose. Avoid being too serious in 2018. Pop a bottle of champagne as you ring in the new year, and remember this moment. If you do, you might even see a long-term dream come to fruition. Just stay on course.

IF TODAY (22 Dec) IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you present a strong personality. Others innately know that you are not a person to fool around with. You also have an offbeat quality that draws a diverse group of people toward you. If you are single, you could find several of your potential suitors to be overly possessive. While their neediness might not have bothered you a few years ago, today you have little tolerance for that behaviour. If you are attached, you and your significant other make a major purchase that you both have desired for a while. As a couple, you are emotional spenders. AQUARIUS knows how to present new ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might opt to express some of your deeper thoughts to friends over the phone. Make a point of touching base with some friends whom you have not heard from in a while. Catching up on everyone’s news is likely to provide some surprises. Tonight: Play the role of Santa. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your high energy makes all the difference in getting through the day. You have many errands and calls to complete. Drop in on a last-minute gathering. You’re likely to stay detached to some extent, but you still might express some emotional thoughts. Tonight: Don’t switch gifts!

You might be taken aback by a close friend’s unanticipated action. You could find yourself in the midst of a squabble. Clear the air, but be aware that you are not reading and understanding this person correctly. Buy just one more gift for a loved one. Tonight: Accept an invitation. This Week: Tension mounts as you approach the new year. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You are likely to make an adjustment because of a conversation you have midday. Do not allow a misunderstanding to cause a problem. Trust your instincts, and express how you feel in a way in which the other party can hear. Tonight: Touch base with your friends and family. This Week: Expect to have a serious conversation in the near future.

You are at your best, and you feel as if you can finally be responsive and caring with others. It is as if you have freed yourself from a black cloud that has been lingering over you as of late. Go over your gift list to make sure you have not forgotten anyone. Tonight: All smiles. This Week: Be careful when handling your finances. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to keep the curtains pulled and get more sleep. You have pushed yourself very hard over the past few weeks, and you deserve a timeout. Whom you decide to share this day with is your call. Do something just for you. Tonight: Screen your calls. This Week: You will be entering a new life cycle Tuesday.

Pressure to bring others together with a holiday gathering will be quite intense. You need to honour your feelings and know when to say “enough is enough.” You carry an inordinate amount of responsibilities on your shoulders, and you need a break. Tonight: Meet friends. This Week: You notice that the holiday spirit is unusually contagious. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be quite tired and not know which way to go in a personal matter. If you had a better sense of direction, you would be able to act. Opt to listen to some great music. Some of you will want to join a loved one. Tonight: Recharge your batteries with some extra R and R. This Week: You remain in the limelight most of the week.

Today’s Full Moon points to relationships and boundaries that you need to establish. You have a strong need for space, whereas someone close to you might exhibit the need to have you closer. Working on this issue will be important in the long run. Tonight: Go with a suggestion. This Week: Let someone else run with the ball. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you can lie low right now, do. You might be exhausted by what is happening around you. Someone close to you makes a strong demand. Listen to your inner voice before responding. You alone know how much more flexibility you have. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow. This Week: Curb a tendency to be hard on others.

You open up to new ideas and a different approach, especially when dealing with a family member. You tend to go to extremes, whether you’re out at brunch or simply with a loved one at home. You will enjoy yourself in any case. Tonight: Let the weekend fervour wind down. This Week: Stay close to home Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be a lot more expressive than you have been in a while. Make calls to your family and friends, and find out how others enjoyed their Thanksgiving. You will hear some gossip mixed in. Later today, make plans to meet up with a friend. Tonight: Go with the moment. This Week: Tension builds by mid-week.

You might be full of get-up-and-go. However, a personal issue could be weighing you down. You are likely to express your frustration by shopping or acting out in some other way. Perhaps confronting the issue makes more sense. You decide! Tonight: Opt to be a listener. This Week: Be smart with money, and seek out an expert. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be exhausted by what is occurring on the home front. You might wonder what would happen if you were to go along with the extremes happening around you. Perhaps by distancing yourself, the situation will become less of an irritant. Tonight: Get some R and R. This Week: By mid-week, you feel your power emerging.

Your upbeat attitude and willingness to share some personal feelings open up many doors. A new friend seems to appreciate how you express yourself. Still, you might not be willing to reveal more of your deeper thoughts and ideas. Tonight: Do some networking and socializing. This Week: Lie low on Thursday. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your words hold weight. In fact, how you share an important concept defines how the idea will be received. Deal with questions more openly, but know that there might be a sense of confusion in the other party’s mind. Tonight: Look beyond the obvious when making plans. This Week: Others can’t help but notice you.