Horoscope

Today’s birthday (Monday, Dec. 12, 2016) This year you experience a lot of surprise opportunities. Your attitude touches many people, as you appear to be more caring in general. Confusion often surrounds your domestic life. Messages are lost, and misunderstandings become possible. Be careful. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone in the next 10 months through a friend. If you are attached, the two of you need to develop a better sense of humor when dealing with problems. Together, you will work to achieve a long-term goal. Gemini often challenges you.

Aries (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ Surprises energize you in the morning. You won’t be able to just sit around with what is coming down the pike. Spontaneous, knee-jerk reactions usually work for you. Allow yourself to respond in those ways now. Do not hold back. Tonight: Test out an idea for soundness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Money means more to you than it does to many other signs. You love your creature comforts. As of late, you have been thinking about adventures that you would like to experience. Consider the feasibility of doing just one of them. Tonight: If you get a green light, go for it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with others. Share your thoughts when possible; otherwise, the other party could feel left out. You might want to indulge a loved one who always puts a smile on your face. Tonight: Be realistic when making plans.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) ★★★ Try to relax and get past a problem or two. You could be disappointed with how a boss communicates. Try not to take this person’s style as a put-down. Remain open. Confusion surrounds an issue that you might need help with. Tonight: Try to get some extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Be open to what appears to be a novel idea. Decide if it is workable. Your caring emerges when dealing with a friend. An associate might be adding more fuel to the fire by voicing his or her opinions. It is up to you to sort through the haze to find the facts. Tonight: Do what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You can’t avoid the limelight, even though you might want to. So much is happening around you that you’ll want to isolate each matter. However, others don’t seem to understand what you are doing, and they could create some confusion. Tonight: Out and about.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ Your follow-through counts, and so does the way in which you deal with a problem. Others like your style, which makes it easier for you to take the lead. Detach and evaluate whether your perceptions are correct. Tonight: Do not let confusion get the best of you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Deal with others directly. Though delegating often works, you are best off handling things yourself. Messengers and messages inadvertently might carry an element of misunderstanding with them. Your special touch makes a big difference. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Listen to news that is forthcoming. You have your own perceptions about what is doable. Others will let you know what is happening behind the scenes. Your sense of humor will help you lighten up about a situation and its unpredictability. Tonight: Defer to someone else.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Pace yourself, as you have a lot of ground to cover. Deal with a domestic issue directly. Don’t hesitate to do whatever is necessary to keep things under control. Your professional attitude and stance are very different from your personal style. Tonight: A must appearance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ Your creativity emerges and allows greater give-and-take. You have been willing to act in unexpected ways, and others react accordingly. Don’t lose your sense of direction. You might want to rethink a choice that seems controversial. Tonight: Express your inner child.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Stay centered, and be more imaginative and creative. You could find that your self-discipline is lacking, as your mind seems to drift. Take notes to help you remember some of your unusual ideas. Use caution with a money risk. If it is a sure-bet, it is not a risk. Tonight: Order in.