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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.

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 That habit helped you once, but it's outdated.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.

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.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Capricorn is the sign of climbing, and among the greatest anthems of ascent and grandeur is the ever-inspiring "Rocky Mountain High" by the legendary Capricorn troubadour John Denver. His legacy continues through annual events such as the 2025 John Denver Celebration Week in Aspen, where concerts, gatherings and tributes honor the man who blended artistry with advocacy -- a musician who sang about the mountains he loved while championing nature, conservation and humanitarian causes.

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