Those of you born in June through the first week of July were probably unbearably irked in November. Chill - it'll be easier for you, and not so much fun for those of you born later. Specifically, the first seven days of December will be most annoying to those of you born on July 8 through 11. December 8 through 15, those of you born July 12 through 17 will have a difficult time staying calm. December 16 through Christmas, those of you born after July 17 will be mildly roughed up by the universe. Note to the wise: getting visibly irked with the following -- sales people, PR people, or performers of any stripe -- will just make you look like a feeb.

The underlying theme of this month could be "Where's Mine?" Sometimes Cancer lets themselves be chewed up by those closest to them without getting their own needs taken care of. Watch your Leo or Libra friends if you want a lesson on how to be reassured. Usually it means showing vulnerability, which Cancer has very mixed feelings about. But, before you get too paranoid, figure that December 1 and 2 are good days to call new friends, while December 3 and 4 is excellent for affection to all and helpful nostalgia. December 5 and 6 will be difficult - you won't come out on top in an argument, while the full moon (December 11) which is in your sun sign will make you doubt your instincts every step of the way. Major emotions flowing then. Get a grip, and go shopping. December 16 and 17, you'll be thinking more practically, while December 18 and 19 aren't good for negotiation. You'll give away the farm. December 20 and 21 you'll have major insight about money matters - and you'll be much more efficient about gift-selection. Remember that on Christmas Day, which could be a big thudding so-what for you. Good distractions will be a lengthy cooking project, or putting together a kids' toy. Dealing with people? Uh-uh, not until New Year's Eve or so, when you'll be more understanding of the halt and the lame.