Horoscope: Dec. 26

Aries (March 21-April 19): Words can change you down to your DNA. Expose yourself to the very best — the brightest minds and the deepest thinkers. Reading a book could be the catalyst that begins a new era for you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll be privy to private information, and yet it’s still not the whole story. You can, however, sniff out the rest by being observant.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): In order to stay energized, you need time to yourself almost as much as you need food. Focusing on yourself satisfies a real need.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You are aware of the effect you have. So when you do something remarkable, you expect people to remark.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You do something so automatically you’re no longer aware of it. Notice the thing you want to change. It becomes an action you can deal with instead of a habit that’s out of your control.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mental clutter and material clutter are equally debilitating, and today you will get rid of both so that you can focus yourself properly.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ve given of yourself, and now it’s time to give to yourself. You need greater rewards to offset the instances in which you feel punished.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): If you address your needs with a casual lack of concern, others will do the same. Take care of yourself. Make your goals important.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You discover the way to lift your spirits, bolster your power and enlarge your circle of influence. You give of yourself, and through this sacrifice, you grow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Life is good and getting better. That’s why you have increased self-discipline. You don’t need to grab pleasure wherever you can.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Forget about vanity and materialism. Empathy and honesty are the qualities everyone is looking for, and you have tons of both.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): What would your life look like if you made peace, relaxation and health more of a priority? Everyone will benefit if you put them much higher on your list.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 26): You commit fully to your own personal growth. Your family life is so happy in May that you’ll plan for wonderful adventures and reunions in the months that follow. September’s event is especially good for group morale. Pisces and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 40, 22, 14, 39 and 12.