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On the close of Hanukkah, the lunar charge into Aquarius flickers like candlelight, illuminating natural talents and affinities dormant inside us. Even in the final days of the year, there is still a chance to activate them by trying something for the first time, meeting new people or approaching a routine differently. You never know what will click until you give it a whirl.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can say no warmly, strangely, lightly, whimsically and without anyone feeling hurt: "I don't think my spirit wants to go." "My energy's being weird today." It's really acceptable for you to do -- or not do -- what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's intelligence in what your attention gravitates toward, especially when you're not stressed. So take care of your nervous system first. Then, from the calm place, let intuition choose the order of activities, and you'll be golden.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are changes that occur without awareness or effort, but those aren't the sort you're interested in now. You want to steer your life. That's why you're educating yourself about all options, and as you do this, more options open up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're in that awkward phase where it feels like your past efforts didn't matter because you can't yet see results. But the seeds you've planted are maturing underground. You can relax today in the knowledge that your day is approaching.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Thinking about something in the abstract creates internal conflict. You can imagine so many possibilities, risks, meanings, interpretations -- it all gets quite dizzying. This doesn't have to be complicated. Just act. When you actually do the thing, the ambiguity dissolves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). This new habit you're building is still a struggle, but it will get easier. Soon you'll notice this is no longer any effort at all for you, and after that, you'll be the proud owner of a new identity. It's not even a habit. It's just who you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're caught between two things, and neither option feels quite right. It's OK to let it be uncomfortable for a minute. Because that's better than letting fear push you into a choice you're not ready to make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your presence is a gift, not a guarantee. People need to learn not to assume access to you. You're not being aloof; you're just asserting your right to your own time and experience. Follow your own rules today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your confidence grows because of the action you take. Even when it is not immediately rewarded or even noticed, you witness yourself. Your body knows the truth, and the mind stretches its idea of what you're capable of.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have values you don't think about until they surface, as they will spontaneously today. You're not afraid to notice and wonder at your own behavior, some of which will surprise you in the best way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don't have to worry about what people think -- their opinions are already shifting. If you tried to manage them now, you'd have the influence of a sandcastle builder 10 minutes before high tide.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Energetic mismatches are just a dud. Avoid! Work alongside people who match your intensity, and together you'll find ideas you couldn't reach alone. Shared effort makes progress easier, victories sweeter and the whole journey far more fun.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 22). Welcome to your Year of Graceful Mastery. You'll refine what you already do well into something extraordinary. People notice; opportunities follow. Money flows more steadily, and you spend it on things that genuinely bring joy. More highlights: tickets to sold-out shows, professional accolades and a deepening relationship that makes you believe in partnership again. Capricorn and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 39, 1, 11 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Meghan Trainor recently announced an upcoming tour and released a new single -- the lead track from her upcoming seventh studio album, "Toy with Me." Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the father of time, or, in Trainor's case, timelessness. The pop star's blend of nostalgia and modernity keeps her on charts and in hearts. She was born when the sun, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were all in Capricorn.

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