Auld Lang Stars

The lunar change from Taurus to Gemini casts a social and carefree glow over New Year's Eve. Everything good and bad that's happened over the last 12 months has brought us to this moment together. And whether we are in the same room or oceans away, we are all under the same stars — and that alone is something worth celebrating.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY

Dec. 31). Welcome to your Year of the Unexpected Flex. Your competence shines in moments you never rehearsed for. You'll impress the right people, charm unintentionally and effortlessly deal in incredible complexity. More highlights: a financial win through negotiation, a romance that upgrades your daily life (not just your weekends

and an aesthetic glow-up prompted by a single impulsive purchase. Taurus and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 11, 30, 44 and 7.

ARIES

March 21-April 19

Out with thinking you must do everything alone. Independence is admirable, but isolation is exhausting. In with supported ambition. Let others help, teach, collaborate, cheer and lighten the burden. Receiving is as powerful as giving.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

Out with perfectionism. It's a trap dressed as ambition, keeping you frozen in place. In with steady progress. Small steps done imperfectly move mountains over time. Let yourself try things. Stop judging yourself for not being flawless.

GEMINI

May 21-June 21

Out with saying yes out of habit or fear. Default "yes" has cost you too much. In with deliberate choices. Let "I need to think about it" be a complete sentence. Your time and energy are finite resources, not freebies.

CANCER

June 22-July 22

Out with guilt. It's the kind of emotion you only need the tiniest twinge of. You get the pang, you correct your behavior, done. In with self-celebration. You're doing so much that's right. Remind yourself every day.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

Out with shrinking yourself to keep the peace or stay unnoticed. That habit helped you once, but it's outdated. In with presence. Let your voice land, your ideas circulate, your personality take up space. You belong everywhere your feet already stand.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Out with overthinking. That loop has cost you enough energy already. In with intuitive action, gentle, confident and grounded. Trust that you've learned enough to make decisions that support who you're becoming, not who you were afraid to be.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 23

Out with comparing your journey to curated snapshots of others. That lens distorts everything. In with self-referenced metrics. If it matters to you, it matters period. Measure your life by how it feels, not how it looks from the outside.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24-Nov. 21

Out with waiting for the perfect mood. That delay is expensive. Instead, just begin. In with starter energy. Do the smallest first step available. Let motion spark inspiration rather than demand inspiration before motion.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Out with rushing. That frantic pace burns the wiring. In with sustainable momentum. A calm, rhythmic approach gets you further, and your nervous system will finally feel like a partner instead of an enemy. Plus, you look cool.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Out with tolerating chaos disguised as opportunity. Not everything demanding your attention deserves your attention. In with intentional commitments. Choose only the things that amplify your well-being and future vision.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Out with ineffective coping mechanisms. Think of them as outdated, not shameful. In with gentler regulation. Break tasks down, ask for support and breathe intentionally. Let feeling slightly uncomfortable be OK without needing to squash your emotions or escape.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20

Out with self-doubt that masquerades as humility. It's not modest to belittle your own skills. In with grounded confidence. Name what you're good at, practice saying it out loud, and let that acknowledgment open doors you've avoided knocking on.

About The Author

Holiday Mathis

Holiday Mathis' debut novel, "How To Fail Epically in Hollywood," is out now! This fast-paced romp about achieving Hollywood stardom is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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