Benjamin Bratt, born Dec. 16, 1963
Sagittarians have a wonderful way of being their own quirky selves, no matter what anyone else thinks. Benjamin is no exception. This is also a very lucky sign, and most would count a young actor who has several movie credits (not to mention Law & Order) and a relationship with Julia Roberts as having more good fortune than most.

aries march 21-april 20
It's lights, camera - yet no action on the career front. Your
vision is strong, your purpose clear. Still, cooperation is hard to come by, especially on the 5th. Expect a major change after the 20th, when both the universe and Lady Luck come on side. Holiday celebrations are marred when a partner turns way too serious. On the 31st, a sudden shift means the good times will roll while you talk of a wide-screen, Technicolor future.

taurus april 21-may 21
Creative differences are the least of your problems with a special other. You can't seem to see eye-to-eye on anything and your stubbornness doesn't help. Try a little more imagination, less fall-back positioning in negotiations. You're more of a social butterfly than is comfortable this holiday. But schmoozing has other rewards, like contacts that prove useful down the road. Your sex-appeal rating is off the charts New Year's Eve.

gemini may 22-june 21
When they roll the credits this month, somehow your name is missing. A higher-up continues to overlook you. But you will get your name out where it can be seen after the 20th. Socializing revolves mostly around work-related affairs. Happily, your other half offers unaccustomed support. New Year's is usually a non-holiday for you. This time, you're
infused with optimism, though you're not sure why. Trust your instincts.

cancer june 22-july 22
Home stretch millennium, and you indulge in a fave pastime - luxuriating in thoughts of times past. Pulling old reels out of the vault may do it for you, but a loved one will balk around the 15th. After the 20th, though, you suddenly shift into future vision. Looking ahead, a daydream seems close to coming true. Your love life has a charmed quality all month. The adventure of intimacy may pall on the 31st, but only temporarily.

leo july 23-aug 23
The script has a Dickensian quality until the 17th. You feel left out in the snow, nose pressed to the glass, while everyone else moves on with their lives. Your time to shine draws near; until then, don't push it, or you'll wind up pushing the wrong buttons. Holiday celebrations centre around the home. The feeling of treading through a romantic minefield eases on the 31st. You're suddenly sure of where you stand with someone close.

virgo aug 24-sept 23
Others will use this holiday period as an excuse to party like it's you-know-when. That's not your cue to pick up the slack, though old habits are hard to break. Let someone else hold the bag while you grab at a brass ring. After the 20th, sanity
returns to your neighborhood - a welcome change. Keep room on your agenda for impromptu get- togethers. A romance heads for the rocks on the 17th, but then steers into open waters on the 31st.

libra sept 24-oct 23
From the 1st to the 5th, you'll luxuriate in a great deal of frivolity and flirtation. Mid-month, grittier concerns spoil your good mood. Relax - it's not you, just everyone else's millennial angst. Keep the faith and focus on last-minute preparations for the biggest party ever. After the 20th, out-of-town house guests keep you hopping. You add sparkle and style to holiday preparations and on the 31st, everyone's on your wavelength.

scorpio oct 24-nov 22
You certainly don't lack for companionship or a social life. But why does everyone want to put their responsibilities on your capable shoulders? This includes someone close. To survive, pull out the Scorpio secret weapons: a warm heart and cool head. After the 20th, escaping to less-chilly climes feels just right. Free up time to party, especially on the 15th and 31st. A proposal on the latter date could send your heart reeling.

sagittarius nov 23-dec 21
You feel like you need a new agent early in the month. You're surrounded by bit players who seem full of petty, nagging concerns. Channel your irritation into a short spurt of travel or physical activity. After mid-month, the biological imperative prevails. You, the ultimate party animal, are true to your species on the 15th and 31st. New year, new relationship - but you won't believe it's possible until the last minute of countdown.

capricorn dec 22-jan 20
Dom Perignon, Porsche, Armani - you like the best of everything. Your celebrations this year focus on 'more is better.' Don't overdo it, though; aspects favor observances bigger on meaning than expense. After the 20th, take advantage of a lucky phase and push for some of your prime  objectives. Do revel in warm feelings over the holidays. Closeness in an important relationship takes on spiritual qualities on the 31st.

aquarius jan 21-feb 18
Your favorite themes are written into the Decem-ber scenario - spontaneity and convivial gatherings, especially on the 5th. Lighthearted friendships flourish, even in the midst
of office parties, complete with political minefields. Somehow you float above the small-minded, and find simpatico others in the slipstream. The trend continues through the holidays and New Year. But drive extra defensively
if on the road then.

pisces feb 19-march 20
You now have cosmic permission to be as dreamy and whimsical as you wish. Heavy planetary patterns early in the month weigh others down. Sidestep such fin-de-siècle angst and hold on to your faith. After the 20th, dollar signs dance in your eyes. The new era could bring financial freedom for you. Just make sure you respect the old laws of common sense. New Year's Eve, it's your feet that trip the light fantastic into the wee hours.

                                                                                                                     Susan Kelly