A baby born today has a Sun in Capricorn and a Moon in Aries.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020:
Groundbreaking, careful and mentally quick, you refuse to fold under pressure. Thus you have done better in this COVID-19 time than most. You finish your painstaking project by 2022, as it’s marked for staggering success then. If single, you’re working too hard to pursue love, so you stay single this year. If attached, you’re with the person of your dreams, and it’s a forever dream. ARIES loves that you’re stubborn.

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)

A glowing new vitality rushes through you. Travel opportunities can be a sheer joy. You will recover from old disappointments of the heart. Visits to cultural, historical and sacred sites in distant places are highlights for the future. Tonight: Enthusiasm and well-being.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Today begins with a tendency to keep your own counsel. Memories and regrets touch your thoughts. Dismiss old disappointments as learning experiences. It’s best not to be naive about the need for routine safety precautions. Tonight: Your sense of identity and destiny strengthens.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Goals are redefined and clarified. You will know what you want. Don’t feel sad if a friend drifts away. New associates will be drawn to you soon. Tonight: You have a lighthearted inner glow that chases away winter’s doldrums for others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today makes your marvelous creative aptitudes a plus at work. Friends assist your professional growth. The skillful use of both written and spoken words will open new windows of opportunity. Tonight: Returns your independence and lets you revel in your uniqueness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The holiday stirs a powerful spirit of adventure within you. Your motivation and enthusiasm help you accomplish a great deal if you steer clear of petty confrontations. Reread books you’ve enjoyed before or watch a favorite film again. Tonight: A relaxed mood with relatives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Others have a beneficial impact on your finances. Something arrives to help your cash flow. Love has a transcendent quality. You could have a dream or vision about an ancient spiritual link with a loved one. Tonight: Pursuing other mysteries in your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is marvelous for creative expression. Let the artist, actor, poet or musician within you surface. You will experience a psychic link with your beloved and can establish a stronger bond. Tonight: Express enthusiasm and team spirit to assure success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today brings indecision from others. Allow them to revise plans, but stay independent. You will focus on important priorities. You will be motivated to seek wellness in every way. Study health-related publications and discuss fitness with others. Tonight: Pursue what works.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Luck is generally good today. Be adventurous and don’t take life too seriously. Love prospects are bright and promising. This is a highly creative day. Your leisure hours are rich and productive. Tonight: You help all those whose lives you touch.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

There is a hint that hidden facts about your heritage may come to light. Use your intuition in studying the family tree. If you sense a ghost in the house; its intentions are friendly and benevolent. Tonight: Extra efforts at holiday decorating bring beautiful results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your positive state of mind wins admiration from others. Short journeys are productive. Gather interesting books and magazines to read during the cold, dark evenings. A neighbor is friendly and helpful. Tonight: The holiday holds a deep spiritual significance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Finances are on firmer ground. Gifts, however, might be the wrong size or color, so keep all receipts. Double-check addresses to avert mail mix-ups. Resist the temptation to judge others by their income. Tonight: Your expertise is helpful with a special project.

Born today: Illustrator Peggy Fortnum (1919), trumpeter Chet Baker (1929), writer Donna Tartt (1963)