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RELEASE DATE—Sunday, December 19, 2021 RELEASE DATE—Sunday, December 19, 2021
BY MADAM LICHTENSTEIN
The cosmos delivers us a ho, ho, ho this week. What strategic and personally satisfying things can we do to make our holiday season a little more comfort- able and festive? Oh, just spoil yourself.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER23-DECEMBER22)
Has it been a tough financial two years? Don’t worry. While Sagittarians continue to have money on their minds, you can now conjure up actions that make more dollars — and sense — to where you want to be. Create a strong and practical budget that can get you to the next financial step.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER23-JANUARY20)
Whatever you set your mind to do, this is the time to do it, Capricorn. Your actions not only have greater impact, but you are also much more focused on all of the possibilities. Don’t procrastinate or sit back and wait for others to jump in. You have places to go and people to see who can help you. Things are bubbling and so are you. Mistletoe anyone?
AQUARIUS (JANUARY21-FEBRUARY19)
There is much going on behind the holiday scenes, so you will be forgiven for seeming a little spacey right now, Aquarius. The fact is that your intuition is spot on and your ability to maneuver through any cosmic fog is impres- sive. Go with the flow and see where you can steer events in your favor.
PISCES (FEBRUARY20-MARCH20)
Pisces in need of jolly company will easily find it now. This holiday season, you manage to attract a range of interesting and unique people who will spice up your life and lead you into some very offbeat and fascinating areas. Open up your mind and imagine all of the possibilities. You are a social magnet and very attractive to others.
ARIES (MARCH21-APRIL20)
Long-range professional plans that have been simmering in the background now need to get to a boiling point. Aries make great headway in this area and can finally feel a bit more in control and fairly compensated for all of their hard work. The best use of this time is planning your future course.
TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)
Taureans with an urge to break free can do so successfully now. The question is, where do you want to go? Find ways of getting out of any rut and don’t allow yourself to be bored. There are places to go and people to meet this holiday season. You learn a few new things and explore new territories. See how it changes your life for the better.
GEMINI (MAY22-JUNE21)
How sexy do you feel now, Gemini? Pretty sexy, I would say. Use your charm and charisma to meet, greet and sweep certain people off their feet. The holiday opens up great possibilities for love, lust and deeper connection. We’ve been fairly isolated and now is the time to make up for lost time. Make your full heart even fuller.
CANCER (JUNE22-JULY23)
Whatever brings you close to another person, expect to be brought even closer now, Cancer. This is a time of intense connection during which you might even find yourself on the same wavelength with someone totally unexpected. See where the electricity strikes and find ways to illuminate your life through others’ insights and holiday lights.
LEO (JULY24-AUGUST23)
This will be a time of great accomplishment for you, Leo. All types of projects come your way and your greatest decision now will be how to best prioritize each one. Otherwise, expect smooth sailing and an easy and efficient time. You are very capable of handling anything that life serves up to you. Show the masses how to do it with flair and festivity.
VIRGO (AUGUST24-SEPTEMBER23)
How much fun can a Virgo have? Quite a bit, it seems. Gather up your party hounds and go for a holiday walk around town. Your creativity can hit a high note, and your ability to manifest a beautiful abstraction will get the crowds excited and supportive. What else can you do to just relax and unwind? You will think of something.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER24-OCTOBER23)
Family issues come to the forefront, Libra. Anything that has kept you apart from family can now be happily resolved. It may require a bit of effort on your part, but you are up for it and know exactly what to do to bridge any divide. The next step is to solidify these connections with holiday activities that bring family together. Maybe genealogy?
SCORPIO (OCTOBER24-NOVEMBER22)
You seem to know just what to say to motivate others and make things happen. Scorpios are very strategic, and you can plan your eventual world domination with a few choice ideas. Concentrate on what is the most beneficial action — one that will help and not hurt others — and go forth. You can achieve great things now through the new year.
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