Happy Birthday: Patience has never been needed more than now. Your hard work may not pay off instantly but, in the end, you will get what you want. This is still a learning year for you and one of sacrifice, but once you reach that magic point, you will feel the satisfaction that goes along with achievement.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Traveling about, visiting people and enjoying the end of the year should be your goal. You can expect to have some problems with the people who have criticized you the most throughout the year.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everyone will be interested in what you do and say. You will attract attention with business and personal partners alike. A change will ensure a positive beginning to the new year.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Deal with any partnership problems you have. If you can get these matters behind you before the year comes to a close, it will be in your best interest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Give in to your urges and say what’s on your mind. This is a great day to express your love, desires or even what you expect from the people in your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the action and you will end up as the centerpiece at whatever function you attend. You will be dynamic and powerful. Your ideas will capture interest and you can set up some meetings to take place early in the new year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick to your friends and avoid family today. The ones who are closest to you will be the hardest on you. So close out this year with friends, lovers or people who don’t judge you so harshly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look at your options and choose something that will allow you to learn, engage in conversation, enjoy exotic places or simply try something new. You can’t give in to people who want to own or dominate you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your mind will be on work so, if you can mix business with pleasure, this could turn into an eventful day. Your ideas will be considered. Don’t ask what others want — instead, tell them what you have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Travel, checking out something new or finding out whatever information you can about something or someone you want to pursue will lead to greater enthusiasm for your future. You will be thinking big but you don’t have to spend a lot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are coming into your own and the feeling of satisfaction should be yours. Get everything in order and don’t even consider the possibility of failure. It’s time to start building momentum so you enter the new year in top form.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A little bit of this and a little bit of that should help you stay on top of things. Don’t let someone you are emotionally attached to slow you down or put a damper on your day. Try to include the ones you love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Traveling will lead to unusual problems that will be difficult to clear up. The more you surround yourself with familiar people, the better you will do. A meeting with someone regarding your future plans will turn out well.

Birthday Baby: You are relentless once you set your sights on something. You are exciting and not opposed to taking an unusual route through life. You adapt well and create change with lightning speed.