Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Dec. 5, 2016: This year friends surrounded you in nearly all areas of your life. Good news usually stems from a friendship. Your people skills continue to grow. You have unusual drive and energy. Your biggest issue will be a sense of illusion, which could prevent you from being realistic. Feedback from trusted associates needs to be listened to. If you are single, you’ll meet someone through your day-to-day routine. If you are attached, you will benefit from conversations with your significant other. Pisces can be vague. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might be encouraged by the positive vibes from a loved one. If you’re trying to blaze a new trail, you will meet some resistance. You’ll want to back off for a while. Follow your gut for now; you will experience success if you do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You relate well to someone who has been overly serious as of late. You have a way of warming up the moment with this person. Be open about your feelings, and keep your thoughts flowing. Express what you know to be the truth. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A partner or loved one demands one-on-one time. How you feel about a friend could change substantially. Your fiery style draws others toward you. News from a distance seems to demand your time and attention. Take action. CANCER ( June 21-July 22)

A conversation begins a new process that could change your direction. You are dealing with a fiery person who could lose it when you have an important decision to announce. Feel free to distance yourself. As a result, you’ll be happier. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22)

Know what you desire. Zero in on what you want, and you are likely to get it. Your creative streak emerges when dealing with an assertive friend or loved one. A partner could surprise you with an imaginative response. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your imagination encourages you to take a risk. Good news heads in your direction. Many associates and friends might question whether or not you can accept all the terms of a specific offer. You have a little too much energy for your own good right now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are in your element, and you’re not ready to back down on any matter of importance. As the day goes on, you might decide being more diplomatic could work. Your creativity surges, and in some sense you can’t seem to rein in it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are full of energy, and you can’t help but throw yourself 100 per cent into whatever you do. Family matters are a high priority. A disruptive element runs through your day. Know what you want, and don’t allow anyone to throw you off track. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are likely to say exactly what you want. Someone around you could be in a sour mood, so don’t be surprised by this person’s reaction. You might want to maintain a serious attitude for now. You will see that conversations are heated. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be careful with money, as you are likely to make an error right now. Understand what is expected of you. Consider what you want to give and how much. Try to make your perspective align with someone else’s. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You have high energy and are not able to slow down. In any case, proceed as you want. By late afternoon, you might look at a situation differently. New information comes forward. Be careful not to resort to sarcasm. Use your listening skills. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Slow down, and don’t pressure yourself to do anything that you would prefer to postpone. Please note whether any anger or frustration pops up from out of the blue. Deal with your feelings as soon as possible, before they get out of control.