HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY

LITTLE ROCK — Happy birthday. This month you will be the goodhearted stranger that helps out and lifts society in some small but contagious way. December brings achievement in business. You’ll forge a special bond in January. Family celebrates together in the spring. Young people will make you proud, reflecting what you taughtthem.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):You’re not quite ready for a big opportunity, but it’s coming anyway. A lack of experience isn’t reason enough not to try for this one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The errands you run for other people are easier to accomplish than the ones that are strictly for you.You like to help and are rewarded.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21): Friends are likely to keep your confidences, but why risk it? There are some things you’re better off not sharing - for instance, the minutia of relationship statuses that are likely to change with the weather.

CANCER (June 22-July 22): You have already learned your place in a system. So if someone tries to teach it to you anew, you could pretend to pay attention, or turn the table. How feisty do you want to be?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cats like you aren’t entirely nocturnal. It’s just that they are hunting machines, and they do some of their best hunting at night.You’re thesame right now with something you want to acquire in the after hours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your admired person will be part of the action.You don’t need super-vitamins to get through the day if you have an invigorating presence standing next to you for at least some of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): When lightning strikes, thunder comes resounding from the earth. When you make your electric move, you elicit a noisy response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The sacrifices and trade-offs you make to keep a relationship healthy will be well worthwhile. It’s your job to make sure this is true and to avoid over-giving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As on any dance floor, each dancer’s moves are subtly influenced by the movement of the other dancers.You’ll be aware of the rhythmic force inside you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just when you start to fear that all the excellent work you put into your project will come to nothing, a glimmer of hope glints in the sun. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your enthusiasm is like an egg white. With enough vigor, it can be whipped into the light and wonderful meringue that turns an ordinary tart lemon pie into a spectacular dessert.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are so in sync with the season, and yet you put your own spin on everything you do. You’ll love the creativity and fresh ideas that are sprinkled throughout this day.