A baby born today has a Sun in Capricorn and a Moon in Aries until 5:55 a.m., when the Moon enters Taurus.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020:
Visionary, capable and overcoming, you are the expert in your field. You don’t let your success this year to be overshadowed by negative energy from others. You’re naturally porous and so it’s easy for work not to absorb. If single, you attract many but will often try to change them. You meet the one you want in July. If attached, other than petty confrontations, you are very happy. CANCER sticks through thick and thin.

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)

It’s a marvelous time for last-minute shopping. You will have an awareness of what you need to assure comfort and security. Genuine wealth wears many faces. You’ll concentrate well and develop a new clarity of understanding. Tonight: Preparing for tomorrow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The holiday begins with a fresh breath of change and promise. Issues that began last January-February can become important again. Reflect on your goals and priorities for a whole new way of life. Tonight: The promise of a new project can make you feel reborn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You’ll have an active inner life this Christmas Eve. Many of your deepest thoughts and feelings will be internalized. It’s a perfect time to spend extra time recording and analyzing yourself. Tonight: You’ll be especially sympathetic and kind to those in need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today allows you to mend relationships. This brings kindness and admiration from others. Prepare for a whirlwind of fun and happiness. Pursue the arts in your leisure hours. Involvement with groups and social services or political interests enrich your life. Tonight: Relax.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Christmas Eve brings news from old friends. Nostalgia is sweet and strong. Consider career-related decisions, but postpone any changes involving work until way after the holiday. Give yourself time off now. Tonight: See humor in the whimsical caprice of a partner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Depth of insight and a new mental clarity are the holiday’s first gifts to you. Make plans, enjoy new books or write about social issues. You will feel more secure about your beliefs. Tonight: Faraway places or foreign born people impart new perspectives.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Discuss and resolve old puzzles. Your cheery words and bright smile let others glimpse the inner warmth you feel as winter truly begins. Plans go awry, but a shift in direction will open new avenues of opportunity. Tonight: Enjoy the evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today makes others easier to understand and ultimately affects your relationships profoundly. You make decisions about partnerships. A tie that has outlived its usefulness dissolves. You will prefer different company. Tonight: Fairness is important. Be ready to move forward in every way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Health improves when you take a break from work. Relax and regroup. A problem is less serious than it first seemed. A discussion of plans and feelings with your beloved bring new depth to most important bonds. Tonight: The natural healing process relieves minor maladies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Cultural and creative interests bring joy. You’ll delight in getting to know different types of people. Music and poetry evoke special feelings. You may experience a change of heart about a loved one. Tonight: You will have a better idea about your future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A stable, familiar environment is nurturing. Family life is joyful. Decorate your home for the holidays and stock up on refreshments. A family member who is normally reserved is warmer and more loving. Tonight: Children are a source of delight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Children are joyful. Experiment with new games and festivities — the atmosphere is jolly. You would enjoy participating in holiday pageants or attending a concert of seasonal music. Select holiday gifts that are purely for pleasure. Tonight: This isn’t a time to be serious or practical.

Born today: Poet Matthew Arnold (1822), actress Ava Gardner (1922), immunologist Anthony Fauci (1940)