HOROSCOPES: DECEMBER 8, 2018
MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 3:45 to 6:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor Ian Somerhalder (1978) shares your birthday today. You are cheerful, pleasing, warm and generous. You are also very creative and determined when you want something. This year you will simplify your life and build solid foundations. Hard work and effort pay will pay off. Focus your energy in one direction. Physical exercise is important. Explore yoga, martial arts or jogging — any physical discipline that you enjoy.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Your most intimate and personal life might be on public display. (Yikes!) Hopefully, you have nothing to hide. Guard against public arguments with a spouse or a public outburst of anger.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a wonderful day to travel or do something different. Get out of town if you can. Go someplace you’ve never been before. If you cannot travel, then be a tourist in your own backyard. Take a course or learn something new!
Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is a great day to discuss business matters concerning inheritances, shared property, taxes and insurance because people will be reasonable. In fact, they will be generous. This is also a cozy, passionate day that can promote hot romance. Smoochie boochies!
Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a pleasant, productive day, especially at work. You will get a lot done because you feel happy and healthy. Relations with partners and close friends are smooth and mutually beneficial. This is also why you feel charming and warmhearted to everyone. (Gosh.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a positive day for you, especially at work. Your health feels strong and you are basically happy. You will enjoy being with friends and people you love. You will also enjoy entertaining at home because people are in a cheerful mood. (Good day for a yummy dessert.) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a successful day because your style of relating to others is tops. This is especially good news for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing. Yes, you can make money from your words! You expect cooperation from others and you will get it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is an excellent money day! Look for ways to boost your earnings because they exist. Give some thought to your moneymaking ideas. However, when it comes to spending money, be careful because you are tempted to go overboard on beautiful things, including fine dining!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will enjoy schmoozing with daily contacts, siblings, relatives and neighbors because everyone is in a good mood and ready to cooperate. You will attract people and situations that are favorable, which makes this an easygoing day. About time!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a good day for business and commerce. Don’t hesitate to wade into financial negotiations because you will do well, especially with something a bit secretive or behind the scenes. You have good fortune now because lucky Jupiter is in your sign!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today the moon is in your sign dancing nicely with Venus. This makes you want to socialize and have good times with friends. You also want to sit back and let someone else serve you. “Peel me another grape, dahling.” (Why not?)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Solitude in beautiful surroundings will appeal to you, which is why you will enjoy some quiet time if you can swing this. Nevertheless, relations with bosses and parents are very good today. You might even ask for a favor or a boon.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a wonderful day to schmooze with friends and groups because you will enjoy hanging out with others. You’re willing to go along with what others want, and they’re willing to please you as well. This is because people are in a cooperative frame of mind.