Frances Drake.
ARIES | @ viRco aquarius
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 18) Y@—& (Aug, 23 to Sept, 22) MP\Sy
Some pleasant surprises are A loved one may surprise
in store for you this Xmas day. you with a.suggestion. Don't

However, don't let a nostalgic
mood degenerate into the
nes,

TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) ela

Unexpected callers bring .

cheer, but later, you may tire
of toomuch company. Do your
best to lift the spirits of a child
or loved one.

GEMINI ne”
(May 21 to June 20)

You may be in the mood to
do your own thing and perhaps
resentful of some familial
obligations. Be dutiful and
have Fun later, :

CANCER -
{June 21 to July 22) ae)

Do your best to liven things
up, if you fee) dullness
creeping in. Don’t get moody
or bring up past slights. Live
for today!

' about a new project, but don't...

be inhibited. Enjoy the chance:
to do something different. Be’
flexible. -
LIBRA

are. PS
(Sept. 23 to'Oct, 22) ATS .. “(Feb, 19 to Mar. 20)

A surprist gift could come:
your way. Trust new financial’
ideas, Avold overtiredness. A:
momentary’ anti-social mood: « “

pass. ’ vi
SCORPIO :
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Mra

You may be'excited about a’
new romance. Celebrators
should try something new.-
Don’t et a friend dampen your
mood. {ie tne
SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) ee .

You may be enthusiastic:

expect immediate feedback
from others. The p.m. finds
you in the mood for funt

_ promising on paper, but

-talents and you also feel at

a
(Jen, 20 to Feb. 18) = fil
A new career project looks

consider the practical angle

too. Deal with realities. Don't

let them get you down.
CES:

Ket

News from a distance is
exciting. If a close one doesn't
seem as thrilled as you, take it
with a grain of salt.

“YOU BORN TODAY are a
thinker. and more tolerant
than the typical member of
‘your sign. You are multi-
talented and can succeed
along a variety of lines,
though your greatest success
comes when you gain the
confidence to do your own
thing. You have the ability to
commercialize your artistic

home in the business world.
Your technical mind can lead
you into science, architecture,

LEO 2 & CAPRICORN VW and engineering. Your in-
(July 23 to Aug, 22) (Dec. 22 to Jan, 19) terest in public affairs at: . |.
It's too soon to figure out Getting in touch with friends tracts you to law and politics.
how much this Xmas will cost . should be exciting pow. Don’t, Birthdate of: Humphrey
you. If a close one has ex- = however, take it personally if Bogart, actor; Clara Barton,
pensive ideas, don't be a you catch one person in a bad nurse; and Conrad Hilton,
killjoy. Listen. mood. a hotelier.
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ARIES “VIRGO | “wh AQUARWS |,
{Mar. 21 to Apr. 1 WS (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Liat (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) ae

Self-assertion doesn't
produce the expected result.

Minimize ego, esp in dealings —

with co-workers. Don't force
issues.

Fe ee canara AM AIR

privacy. You may be too
enthusiatic about a behind-
the-scenes meeting,

GEMINI we
(May 21 to June 20)

Restlessness could interfere

with work efficiency, Don't be *

impatient- re new ideas,

Inviting others over only adds

to hithe cohfusion.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) St>
Don’t be careless in signing

papers. Talk is cheap. Bide

your time re new career

developments.

LEO

(July 23 to Aug. 22) NER
Others may disagree about.

a financial matter. Don't

underestimate expenses re a

travel or education plan. Hold

- ‘LIBRA

The temptation is to dip into”

"capital. 1 would: be" nice to"

have extra money, but.don't. —
jeopardize | your current‘.

be neglectful of thelr own.
interests, Don't put mich faith ~~ ©
in the grandiose plans of :
athers.
SCORPIO

(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) MAG : ‘ “both practical and idealistic.

You're anxious for a new *
assignment but an’;
acquaintancd's suggestion is :
far-fetched end unrealistic: *¢

t ,
Meanwhile, handle present
SAGITTARIUS :
(Nov, 22 to Dec. 21}. x ‘ee -.

There could! be a change in‘
plans re a date. In any cage,
don’t mix ‘business with:
pleasure. He. skeptical of. ,
chancy business schemes.
CAPRICORN
(Dec, 22 to Jan, 19) VW

A visitor: may overstay
welcome or'soméane at a
distance makes a change in -
plans. The efithusiasm of the .

Deets ig IBCs ould be broken,
, 22) A “| (Feb, 49-t0 Mar. Bo)

. could make a mistake re your

.. others and would make a good

“Birthdate of: Alan King,

_., Misunderstandings possible =
now. Don’t be rushéd Into
anything. Take what others
say with a grain of salt.

Either you Gr 2 close ally

financial picture. A time to
balance the checkbook. Watch
expenses.

‘YOU BORN TODAY are

You are at home in the world
of finance and can succeed as
a banker or corporation head.
Your greatest success though
comes when you are
molivated by 4n ideal, You
have the ability to com-
mercialize your artistic
talents and will have success,

in painting and literature. You |”

have the ability to inspire

leader for a cause, Because
you are also practical, you
would be an effective public
servant or government leader.

comedian; Steve Allen, TV
personality; and Mao Tse-

fast to budgets, moment may be short-lived, ro tung, Chinese leader. _
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ARIES VIRGO | |  AQUARTUS |
(Mar. 21 to Apr. » Ve (Aug, 23 to Sept. 22) Lae ‘ (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) ah
A philosophic viewpoint Your overaft plan for home "~ * ‘A friend seems to be tthe only
enables you to overcome improvements iis good, but one who. understands your
delays. Stress logic and there may be complications re. viewpoint. Those who are
common sense in dealings. financing. Don’t be ina rush to unsympathethic are liable to
Pay attention at work. make ¢ things happen. « ' we show their colora now.
TAURUS PISCES
(Apr. 20 to May 20) ORG” — (Sept. 29 to Oct; 22) MSE HS to par. my MEF
You're inthe mood to extend A close ally may be keeping There may be some concern

your holiday, but it behooves
you to get back into the work
groove. Escapist tendencies
should be ignored.

GEMINI rit

(May 21 to June 20)

There’s a chance you can
improve a romantic
relationship, but watch a
tendency to play the fleld or In
some way to complicate life.
CANCER.

(June 21 to July 22) ety

Paying attention to im-
mediate duties paves the way
to success, Don’t get
sidetracked by new business
proposals or promises.

(uly 23 to Aug. 22) NER

Duties at home base may
_ conflict with a desire to travel.
Hf you can’t get away, a short
note cr phone call will enhance
your status.

something private..Now’s a. .
good time for a talk. Show ;
others your ‘willingness to .
cooperate, Be rational.
SCORPIO 3...
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) ML

The financial picture loo
promising, but there may: be’
some difficulty, on the job.
Patience an
are necessary.

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to ear xg

perseverance .

Be straightforward in | -
Tomantic dedlings. Beating -
around the bush will arouse —
others’ cut A friend-is |

. quite perceptive, . Loe

CAPRICORN

(Dee ee tee. 18) VOR
A private talk witha family .

member wil do much to

prevent future misun-

derstandings: ‘Be resourceful: -

re a career nfaiter, oo

| .,

‘about finances, but higher-ups

- expression is an asset in

are‘receptive to your Ideas.
Information about an in-
vestment plan is rellable.

YOU BORN TODAY have
executive qualities and can
succeed In business, though
you are. more inclined to an
artistic or professional career.
Law, medicine, seience,
teaching, and brokerage are
some of the the fields in which
‘you'll find happiness. An Ln
terest, in public affairs may
attract you to politics, though
you aften choose a creative
medium through which to
express your ideas. You can
write and also are attracted to
acting.- Your flair for self-

whatever work you choose,
Birthdate of: Oscar Levant,
pianist

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