HOROSCOPE

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun in Capricorn and a Moon in Aquarius.

Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 Aries (March 21-April 19)

You might want to move away from a heavy work agenda or a difficult associate who is causing you unnecessary problems. Be receptive to a friend’s request. Tonight: TGIF with friends!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Look at the big picture when making plans. Stay on top of a loved one or a close associate to get through what is necessary. Read between the lines with an offbeat proposition that heads your way. Be a cynic as you look the idea over. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Reach out to friends at a distance, and spread some holiday cheer. Your calls will be appreciated more than you realize. Help children. Tonight: Drop in on a holiday gathering.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Remind yourself that you have just a few more days until Christmas arrives. You even might start giving out some gifts. Tonight: Get as much sleep as possible right now.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might have to be at work or handling a work-related issue. However, your mind is already on the last-minute holiday details. Tonight: Others seek you out, no matter where you are.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your thoughts seem to be all over the place at the moment. Have you done what is needed to feel satisfied with the coming holiday celebrations? Tonight: Be in the moment.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might opt to take the day off or work from home. Don’t be surprised if loved ones run interference with your plans. A loved one seems to act as though he or she can’t get enough of you. Tonight: Drop in on a Christmas party.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might be dealing with lots of calls and unexpected visits. Even if you went to a library, you probably would run into someone you know. Use home as your base of operations. Tonight: Go Christmas caroling with a friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might opt to express some of your deeper thoughts to friends over the phone. Make a point of touching base with some friends whom you have not heard from in a while. Tonight: Play the role of Santa.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your high energy makes all the difference in getting through the day. You have many errands and calls to complete. Drop in on a last-minute gathering. Tonight: Don’t switch gifts!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You care more about a particular situation than you thought you would. Someone’s thoughtfulness could elicit an emotional response. Don’t sabotage a special moment. Tonight: Make it an early night, if you can.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Touch base with friends you might not be seeing over the weekend. You don’t want to spend too much time alone, as strong feelings could come in from out of left field. Don’t replay someone else’s negative words over and over in your mind. Tonight: Out with a loved one.

Born Today

Former U.S. first lady Lady Bird Johnson (1912), singer Robin Gibb (1949), singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor (1993)