Stars -- Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A timely, tender word will build bridges where chasms once were. A hand held is a hand healed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's not really your bag to delegate responsibilities to other people. However, today, if you delegate, your results will be quite favorable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You look fantastic without trying. This effortless beauty is making your outside a simple reflection of your inner loveliness.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Lest you forget what it was like to be a kid, do some playing around. Tinker with a toy or do a cartwheel. You'll get adult insight out of a trip back in time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have come to realize that the best life is the one lived to help others. Your sense of compassion for those less fortunate is your guiding force.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No, you can't make everyone happy all the time, but you manage to lift the spirits of most of them. You won't tire of this cheerleading - it feeds you, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your path up to this point has been a mixed bag of triumphs and tribulations, and today leans toward the former.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A gathering of friends will make you feel like all is well in the world. You'll take part in the life-affirming laughter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The way to squeeze the most out of your life today is to live dangerously. You are no stranger to taking chances, especially with your emotions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are people who give up at the first sign of hardship, and there are people who increase their determination. You are of the latter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do business with a water sign - that's Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. These signs need to feel that their purchase is helping the world at large.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In doing what's good for you, you'll set a fine example for the group. Give yourself what you need in order to feel healthy and vibrant, and don't deprive yourself of the things you enjoy.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 5). What you believe will always be communicated. You'll decide to prevail no matter what - and you will, both when the going is easy and when it's challenging. January brings financial luck. February features new and nurturing love. Adventure calls in June. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 3, 20, 18 and 41.

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