HOROSCOPE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017

It’s not that each blade of grass has a place in the sway of the wind. The grass grows as grass does, and the wind blows as wind does, and the effect is a perfectly ordered dance. Oh, to be a part of something natural and effortless! But people’s rigid minds won’t let them move with the sway. The Pisces moon lends flexibility of mind and spirit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Just because you can read the signs doesn’t mean you will follow them. They seem geared toward guiding you down the conventional route. But that’s not the only way. You’ll be in the mood to explore and find your own way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The struggle is between you and you today. If you’re too strict with yourself, you’ll rebel and do nothing. So be gentle. Praise and encourage yourself. You’re doing so much that’s right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The people around you may heartily agree, but it’s time to take your idea wider, keeping in mind that there are those in the world at large who believe much, much differently from the way you do.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Clear the air in these last days of the year so you can go into 2018 without baggage. Argue and persuade if you must, but ultimately it’s negotiation and a fair compromise that will serve you best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Regarding a rocky relationship: There’s so much that’s possible here, so don’t give up unless you’re truly unwilling to do things differently. Change can still happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’re disarming, and you’ll be in the perfect company to exercise your charms. There are those who really need to drop their defenses! They’ll be much better for knowing you today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Today, if you were a bird, you’d be a peacock. You have some colorful stuff to strut! And since birds of a feather flock together, you may be a part of a truly impressive show and tell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’ll have to call up some powers of diplomacy to deal deftly with the group today. These guys aren’t going to get along unless there’s someone in the middle to buffer the conversation. That person is you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Look on the bright side -- not directly into the sun though, or you’ll damage your eyesight. The bright side isn’t the extreme positive. It’s a light filtered through the clouds, trees, buildings and people that exist in the real world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You have something on your mind, but it’s not like your mind is “consumed” by this. Yours is a strong intention. This is better for you now, as it leaves room to work with what others want. Oblivious ambition is dangerous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Some say you should master your thoughts to master your actions, but this isn’t always the order that works. Your thoughts can be feral and powerful as wild horses, but do things differently and your thoughts will calm down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Circumstances don’t define you. Circumstances are opportunities. What defines you is always your reaction to these opportunities. Really good things can come out of less than ideal situations.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

The weird thing you want to hide because it makes you different -- that might not be something to be ashamed of after all. Maybe this weird thing is even among your top strengths.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You’re always improving, but it’s because you want to, not because there’s anything wrong with how you are right now. And though you’ll learn and grow, you know all you need to know to be the best you today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The fact is that the heroes are in short supply these days, and furthermore there are people who need them much more than you do. For these reasons and more, you’ll become the hero you need.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

It may seem as though the opportunity windows are opening and closing too quickly for you, especially on the social front. Don’t worry. If you’re really meant to connect with a person, you’ll get more than one chance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Stay open and aware. You’re about to get some magic, but it’s something you won’t see unless you’re looking for it. With your keen eye and sixth sense it won’t be too hard to figure out where your next big break will come from.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Want to know more about your unique talents and how you stand out from the crowd? There’s a special person around today who sees you better than you see yourself. Ask for insights.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

It’s as though you can read a person’s thoughts. This can be good or bad, depending on the situation. There are some things you’d rather not know, because knowing always comes with a certain responsibility.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Bad taste tries so hard to be good taste that it can only miss. Trying too hard is in and of itself an act of bad taste. You’ll make tasteful decisions as you accept the nature of things instead of trying to improve upon everything.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You know authenticity when you see it. It’s not something you can easily describe or define though, as authenticity is different for each person and situation. Anyway, it’s what you’re after today, and it’s very attainable at that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

There’s some struggle involved in the activities of the day, and this is actually for the best. People bond over struggle. If everything is too easy, connection will be the difficult thing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’re intrigued by the qualities of others and will look for what’s distinct about each person. For this reason, people tend to feel special around you and they want to be near you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’re learning that you don’t always have to know the answers to get the benefit. For instance, today there’s something you like, and you don’t know why you like it, but you trust the reason will eventually be revealed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Home isn’t a location; it’s a heart space -- and one that you’ll carry with you wherever you happen to be. Tonight features a scenario that’s both unexplainable and poetic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

A happy family can come in many forms, some of them not genetic in the least. You’ll reach out to family of all kinds and in various ways. A reach-out can be an intention of the spirit, or it can involve a phone or maybe a hug.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The implications of the holiday will soften the behavior of all, regardless of age or religious persuasion or any other category. It’s as if there’s niceness on the breeze that sooner or later touches everyone.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

In the very best sense, what’s happening is a direct result of what you thought about, created and built. You’ll stand back and be satisfied and maybe a little proud of the sweetness of the moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

There’s a buzzy, excited feeling that perhaps has to do with getting to be around people who make you happy. A few laughs together -- enchanting memories are being made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The day will be characterized by warmth, extra smiles, unexpected kindness and good cheer. Relax. Be nice to yourself these last days of the year. Your heart can be light if you let it be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You feel as though you are very much wanted but not desperately needed. It’s the ideal dynamic -- no pressure, just joy and appreciation. You’re free to really be yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Beautiful music will set the right tone on this day to pull loved ones closer, enjoy one another and, above all, give a free pass on all the petty stuff that gets in the way of pure love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Things will go according to plan and unfold with the feeling you had hoped for. Two things are true: 1) All is well at the moment, and 2) if it’s not, you’ll fix it later; until then, refer back to 1.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The action swings in and out of the fairy tale zone. Though there’s a fantasy quality to the setting, the basics bring you back and ground you in what’s real and the very practical ways of sharing your love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

It’s a cozy, drama-free day. Even the people who usually find something to be unhappy about will settle in for some contentment. Expect love, sharing, music, good food and more love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re looking for the brightest potential in each person you encounter (and in yourself, too), which is exactly what you’ll find. Inside everyone is something to celebrate, and celebrate you will.