ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Friday, December 24

MOON ALERT: After 3:30 a.m. EST today (12:30 a.m. PST),there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★ Things are touchy today with others, especially if you’re performing a service, running errands or helping someone. You might feel unappreciated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Today you’re focused on social occasions, activities and sports. As you juggle events during this holiday season, you might find yourself at odds with someone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★ You are focused on home and family today. This is a busy social time for you, which is why you might be at odds with someone who is close to you.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★ This is a busy day! You might try to be all things to all people, because you’re such a nurturing sign. You want to respond in the way that they want you to respond.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ It’s fortunate that you have the energy to work hard now, because you’re putting out energy with kids and social activities. (So much to do! So little time!)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Today the Moon is in your sign, which, admittedly, heightens your emotions and your response to everything; however, it also improves your good luck!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ You need to take a breath and lie low today. Yes, you are focused on home and family, perhaps a parent. Home repairs and redecorating projects still might be going on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ This is a busy, fast-paced time, because you’re spending time with siblings, neighbors and relatives, as well as handling appointments and running errands.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Your focus on money and cash flow continues. You have moneymaking ideas, plus, you can attract money to you at this time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ You are empowered because the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto are all in your sign. This gives you energy, focus and makes you very talkative.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ It will be wise for you to keep a low profile today, because a high-energy exchange with a friend or a member of a group might go sideways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ This is a popular time for you! Nevertheless, today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (Dec. 24) You are unique and different from other people. You are loyal, hardworking, reliable and thoughtful. You are very caring with your loved ones.