Rise and Shine on Dec. 20 (developments today will leave your head spinning), Dec. 21 (careful assessment of what you have going for you allows you to make the most of resources you already possess), Dec. 23 (instead of envying rivals, try learning from what they do. It could prove to be the education of a lifetime), and Dec. 25 (nothing beats friends who have known you for a long time. They’re both your conscience and your guide)

Duck and Cover on Dec. 19 (they keep saying that things will only change when life hits rock bottom. You just hope it won’t take any longer than it already has), Dec. 22 (chickens come home to roost today and you won’t be too happy about it), Dec. 24 (it’s time to call in that favor before this person forgets that s/he even owes you), and Dec. 26 (you believe that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Unfortunately something’s been broken for far longer than you think)