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These last days of the season are stoked by Sagittarian urgency and passionfire. On a metaphorical level, it's the soul stretching toward one more truth before the light returns. On a practical level, it's shopping, wrapping, gathering and planning for the long nights ahead and the final sweep of the year. It's a brief, brilliant rush that reminds you you're alive and in motion -- pointed toward possibility.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you give a performance that's too far off from how you really are on the inside, the applause won't feel like it's really for you. Anyway, it feels better to give 'em the real you today, and it works better, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Strength is admirable, but pushing past your limits is unnecessary if you have proper support. And if you don't, it's better to spend your effort getting support than wearing yourself out. Sustainable success will emerge from a collective push.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Here comes a bit of tension. You feel it instantly. You either seek the source to see if you can ease the situation, or you put some distance between you and the source. Either way, you can trust your instincts.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Communicating well today is easier when you're in listening mode than talking mode. It's easier to be observant when you're not the one sharing. Channel your energy into reading between the lines to pick up on subtle cues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will solve problems of all kinds today -- how satisfying! And they won't all be your own, either. Your forte: coming up with interesting fixes, using what's on hand, simplifying and making it fun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone you love is being difficult. Instead of confronting them directly and getting into a power struggle that will escalate tension, calm yourself, soften the energy and imagine the two of you in harmony. The picture of connection will come true.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Dwell a while in your favorite fantasy as though it were in the realm of possibility, because the theme of the day is self-fulfilling prophecy. What you see for the future can emerge. Put your mind on what you want, not what you fear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Reconnecting with people from the past can be sweetly enriching, or it can be an irritating reminder of why you lost touch. Expect a little of both. Go gently, in goodwill, with few expectations and healthy boundaries in place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your friendliness disarms people today. Truly, it's a kind of magic. No one can treat you the way they treat everyone else, because you're so unique you flip their script. This dynamic will be key to your influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If the task is within your current ability, you'll nail it. If not, you'll learn what you need for next time. Just know, your effectiveness is simply a reflection of how much experience you've built so far.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You and your focus. You're becoming legendary for it. Someone finds you intriguing, and a lot of the attraction has to do with the magnetism that builds in your scene when you're obsessed with what interests you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Being cool isn't just hard, it's a state that is impossible to create alone. It's an emergent quality involving not just one person but an entire set of circumstances around context, reception, chemistry and timing. Forget about "cool" and concentrate on warmth.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 18). This is your Year of Cosmic Sweetener. Everything good gets better -- your living space, your income, your circle, your sense of self. You'll feel generous because abundance is real. More highlights: You're a magnet for good fortune and kind souls who will seek your company and collaboration. Also, a profitable side venture, and love that feels both thrilling and safe. Virgo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 16, 24, 37 and 45.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Like a Sagittarius, Sia Furler sails beyond expectations as a songwriter, vocalist, director and creator of cathartic anthems. The pop powerhouse just released her album "Reasonable Woman," and she's currently writing the score and lyrics for an off-Broadway musical. Venus and Uranus in private Scorpio are reflected in her innovative artistry, enigmatic persona and distinctive choice to conceal her face during performances.

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