In a word ...

We don’t do horoscopes in this newspaper but if we did . . .

On this day, November 24th (Feast of St Colman of Cloyne, Co Cork), we would be telling those whose birthday it is that they are calm and cooperative, with a typical Sagittarian’s quick wittedness and versatility.

Predictably friendly, they are charming and young at heart, with a tendency to rely strongly on their own judgment. Sagittarians are lively, helpful and generous, naturally honest and tactful, as well as highly creative and refined, very intelligent and emotionally strong.

Yet their innate modesty means they rarely boast about any of these qualities. Funny, cheerful and easygoing, Sagittarians are great company, with a streak of independence that ensures they are not easily influenced.

They have a tendency to underestimate the sheer range of their talents and, although articulate, can still remain unaware of the extent of their academic and artistic abilities. But their level of helpfulness and cooperation, along with a youthful attitude, helps Sagittarians do well in any occupation.

Sagittarians are somewhat impractical in money matters, but they still can balance budgets. They are also avid travellers.

Typically romantic,Sagittarians are naturally warm and open with their affections. Sociable, and likely to have lots of friends, they still crave a harmonious home life and really dislike pettiness and greed. They also like to ensure there is rarely a dull moment in or out of the bedroom.

Sexy and hot-blooded, with a free spirit, Sagittarians try to make togetherness fun but quickly abandon any unhappiness. They also have a fondness for good food and are tempted by alcohol.

Their great strengths are calmness, a penchant for teamwork, loyalty and a spirited attitude. Confronted by negativity, they can be stubborn and opinionated, and they need freedom. Otherwise there could be ructions.

In summary, people born on this date are adaptable, generous and agreeable. They can interact with and befriend almost anyone. Their emotional strength and spontaneity keep them and those around them cheerful. And people born on November 24th are not afraid of anything.

I couldn’t have put it better myself. Happy birthday to me.

Horoscope, derived from the Latin horoscopes via the Middle French horoscope. Both can be traced back to the Greek horoskopos , from hora meaning "hour" and scopos meaning "watcher" or "what is watched".