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The Pisces moon recalls the oceanic themes of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "Christmas at Sea,": "The frost was on the village roofs as white as ocean foam; The good red fires were burning bright in every 'long-shore home." Holiday emotions run deeper, and even small exchanges seem rich in contrast and color. A romantic, wistful and mystical glow settles over everything.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're gifted with initiative. While others wait for a cue, you sense the moment and jump. And if the scene is missing a leader, you'll make the call to action, plot the plans and move with the boldness others will model themselves after.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're gifted with taste. You're drawn to the good stuff, and you elevate everything you touch. Today, you'll use your fine discernment and some practical magic to help someone else shine, which only doubles your own glow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're gifted with decisiveness. Here or there? This one or that? You do a quick read of the moment and know within seconds which way to take it. You choose with a light heart, and all roads converge in happiness.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're gifted with deep feelings. Know that they are a raw form of power. Anything that dulls or distracts you from letting a feeling come through limits your power. You're brave and ready to face more, feel more and be more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're gifted with creativity. Unusual ways you celebrate the day? Wear something symbolic or odd. Give someone a random compliment that has creative logic. Switch topics based on intuition. It all makes people happy, especially you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're gifted with bravery. You live authentically, communicate honestly, notice and face life instead of turning away. The courage is in you, steady as your heartbeat. When you need it, just listen -- it's been there all along.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're gifted with social savvy. Sometimes it's about knowing the rules, and sometimes it's about serving the mood of the room. You sense the emotional temperature and know exactly how to warm it or cool it to bring all in to a dreamy harmony.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're gifted with leadership. Often your influence is nearly indetectable, even by you, because you lead through inspiration, not dominance. You model and they copy you. The exchange may be subtle, but the results are undeniably real.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're gifted with blithe spirit. You bring hope, humor and a touch of wild possibility wherever you go. You'll lighten the mood with stories of adventures past and plans for adventures future. You remind people that joy is a choice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're gifted with unwavering focus. You don't have to try hard because this power comes naturally to you and works like gravity to keep your goals orbiting close. Today a subtle but potent action will shift your future toward the dream.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're gifted with charm. You'll listen more than you respond, but when you respond, it's not what they were expecting. You follow the emotional thread, the imaginative thread or the absurdist thread. It makes you unpredictable in the best way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're gifted with compassion. In your heart of hearts, you know people aren't so much "good" or "bad" as they are "conscious" or "unconscious." Your compassion contributes to the wholeness of the world.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 25). Welcome to your Year of Luminosity. The "brightness" dial of your life turns up and your soul glows with new energy. Your sense of humor becomes your superpower, attracting exciting people and opportunities. Problems that once consumed you shrink to manageable size. More highlights: Money through bonuses, gifts and lucky breaks, parties you'll talk about forever, and a relationship that makes everything more fun. Aries and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 16, 28, 39 and 50.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Capricorns are known for their seriousness, ambition, and almost monastic work ethic. Jeremy Strong embodies this in his immersive, meticulous preparation for roles. Fellow "Succession" star Brian Cox joked that Strong works "like he's preparing for a heart transplant," a very Capricorn compliment disguised as a roast. Among his many upcoming movie projects, Strong stars in the upcoming docudrama "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere."

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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