It may feel like you're already there, but the solstice tomorrow is the official start of winter. On this the last day of the season, say goodbye to the adventures, pleasures, hardships and happenings of the past year. The passionate Sagittarius sun and the invigorated Aries moon will help you imagine what you have to look forward to next.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It can be hard to take care of yourself without sacrificing a relationship when partners seem to need you so much. You can accomplish this and more. You'll also take care of the relationship without sacrificing your soul.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You go by feelings. So even though you logically know better than to bank on a person's potential, if your gut feeling is strong enough, you'll buy into the promise of a kindred soul.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The minute you expect to make money at an endeavor, you set yourself up for a compromise. The payer and payee must be on the same page for the transaction to occur. Consider the perks of amateur status.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your secret addiction isn't really a secret. People know what you like, and they want to give you just that. By the end of the day, you might feel a bit spoiled by all the provisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The opportunity you are given will come with a caveat. That part could be a deal breaker. Stay your ground. If you're willing to lose it all, you'll probably walk away with exactly what you wanted in the first place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Before you can be in control of yourself and your life, you must know yourself. So the time that you spend pondering your past and your inner world will be instrumental in growing your personal power.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Mutual trust is developed slowly over a long period of time. So whether you deal with shareholders, a potential mate or in-laws, expect the relationship-building to be a long-term process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a new sharpness to your mind. You'll be savvy in a pinch, do well on a test or say just the right thing to make strangers laugh. People will want to know you better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You love to jump into something new and open yourself up to the possibilities. An entrepreneurial spirit takes hold of you today, and you'll begin on a path that many will join at a later date.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dig deeper to figure out the root of an issue. You may be surprised at what you find. For instance, maybe what you think is a commitment problem is actually just a transportation problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No wonder people want to talk with you. You listen with your heart, and this shows in your face. You don't offer up too many opinions. In fact, you realize that sometimes it's better not to have an opinion at all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Riches, talent and wealth don't make you immune to relationship woes. There's something comforting in the fact that everyone on Earth struggles at some time with the art of getting along.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 20) Your intentions for your personal life are clear, and because you express them so well, you'll be pleased with what unfolds in the next six weeks. Projects advance, and you'll take on an exciting responsibility in January. You'll develop a talent in February. You'll celebrate family additions in April. Capricorn and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 39, 45 and 12.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Tell me what to say to interest a Virgo woman. I know it's probably a bad idea to date someone who lives in my apartment building, but I would love to ask her out. Right now we're friendly. I've chatted with her three times. I run into her a few times a week. How can I move this to the next level? I'm a Capricorn man."

Your Virgo woman is one of the hardest to "hit on," because she's analytical to the point of being critical, and she has no compunction about weeding out prospects in the first few minutes of meeting them. So if you've had three successful conversations, you're already doing well. Just don't fall into the trap Capricorn achiever-types sometimes end up in: mentioning your impressive accomplishments to get her attention and respect. You can't really seduce a Virgo woman with your deeds or words; you do it with your attention.

Since you're both earth-sign traditionalists, it's wise to ease into this horrible idea of dating someone in your apartment building. You could take the dating pressure off by inviting her to a party you're throwing at your place. This way she could see you with your friends, comfortable and having fun with people who think you're great. Best of luck!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From "Superbad" to his Oscar-nominated performance in "Moneyball," Jonah Hill has already accomplished some impressive entertainment feats in his 30 years. With four major luminaries in Sagittarius, Hill would be most fortunate in a role that brings him into a completely alien world — for instance, a different time period, country or planet.

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