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The first day of the last week of the year brings a fresh Aries moon and a dare: "Pick a card, any card." The lunar hand features a Jupiter square, a Centaurian conjunction and a Mercury trine. So what do you need most in these final hours of 2025? Closure perhaps? Luck? The boldness to speak up? The humility to stand down? The choice is yours.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today, the adage "just do it" applies. If you're reasonably sure your action helps (or at least won't harm anyone), go without hesitation, because if you waste time explaining or asking permission, you'll miss your chance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's often one person whose quick wit lifts the whole room, and right now, that's you. Your timing is impeccable, your instincts are on point, and your humor is sharp. Things get done because you inspire.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What good is a fancy shoe if it doesn't fit? If it gives you blisters, it's the wrong shoe for you. Similarly, no one is "better" because they are popular. If you can't relax around them, they're not your person. Happiness is finding a good fit.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Something in your life may feel like a relic from an older version of you. Notice what distracts from your true purpose. Notice what feels redundant. Streamlining now removes static and lets you focus on the main goal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). "No one wants to see how the sausage is made," they say -- except the other sausage makers, who adore the gritty details. Likewise, you'll find yourself among people who get your weird process and actually want to hear about it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your rational side may take charge for a while, but the emotions don't just disappear, they wait. You may need to compartmentalize a feeling, but make time to return to it later so it doesn't weigh on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Theme of the day: Happiness is something you take in, not something you collect or display. "Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body." -- Roger Corless

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You want to feel special and connected to someone, but not owned. Relationships need freedom and respect. Choose people who understand that closeness isn't achieved by trying to own or control another person -- rather, it's about showing up for each other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People care what you think of them much more than you might guess. So any gesture that lets them know you like them will be well received and will promote a sense of calm and comfort. Everything is easier from there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You love to learn. It feels good when your brain absorbs the information to connect ideas. You'll have the sensation today akin to the particular kind of pleasure that happens when a puzzle comes together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some use a situation for all its worth, and the moment something "better" comes along, they jump. Not you. You value loyalty and make moves that aren't just based on self-interest. You strongly consider your effect on others, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Lean into reinvention. You're not obligated to remain recognizable to anyone except your own spirit. Change your habits, your look, your approach -- whatever makes your life feel more like "you."

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 28). Welcome to the Year of "You're IT, Baby." You'll know how it feels to rule the room, be the source of the buzzy excitement and handle the special attention your charisma attracts. It comes about with clever micro-moves that add up to major life upgrades -- the kind no one sees coming until suddenly you're that person. More highlights: Money becomes easier to track and even easier to grow, romance reinvigorates your aesthetic sensibilities, and a skill becomes unexpectedly profitable. Virgo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 15, 26, 31 and 48.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Like the Capricorn goat, "Late Night" talk show host Seth Meyers goes head-on with serious issues, even while using humor to accomplish it. Capricorns don't prefer avoidant styles and would rather find a way to manage the moment. Meyers uses his platform for political and cultural commentary, often speaking in defense of media independence: "There's a reason free speech is in the very First Amendment. It stands above all others." -- Seth Meyers

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