DAILY HOROSCOPES

MOON ALERT: After 7 p. m., avoid shopping or big decisions. The Moon is in Aries. IF DEC. 9 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Felicity Huffman ( 1962) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic. You work hard to attain your goals. For the rest of this year and the first half of 2017, you might not see major changes. However, 2017 will be a year of growth, construction and building. Do what you can to reduce your debt and strengthen your financial position because you are building for your future! ARIES ( March 21- April 19): You are enthusiastic about travel plans today. Or you might have a chance to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, higher education, the law or medicine? Something turns your crank today, which is a good thing. You like to be alive and ready for action! TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): This is a great day to deal with inheritances, shared property, insurance, taxes and debt because whatever happens, the odds are that you will come out ahead. You might be laughing all the way to the bank. Ask for a loan or a mortgage today. GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): Relations with partners and close friends are warm today, which is why this is a great day to schmooze with others. Make plans to socialize! All your dealings with members of the general public will be positive. Expand your world through people from other cultures. CANCER ( June 21- July 22): You will enjoy working today because you are full of energy and big ideas! Work- related travel is likely for many of you, as well as interactions with foreign countries and people from other cultures. People are charmed by your enthusiasm today. LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): TGIF! Make plans to socialize because this is an upbeat, friendly day, and you’re in the mood to par- tay! Enjoy a long lunch or entertain friends and family tonight. You will shine in the company of others. Sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids will delight you. VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You could not pick a better day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for a spaghetti dinner! People are in the mood to socialize today, and everyone will have a good time. This is also a great day to discuss real estate deals or home improvements. LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): You will love a short trip today — or doing anything that brings a little zing to your life. You feel social and friendly to everyone, especially siblings and relatives. This is a great day to sell, market, write, act or teach because your words are like gold! SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Business and commerce are favored today. This is an excellent day to do financial deals or explore moneymaking plans. This is also a good day to shop for big items, which could be handy because you are keen to redecorate at home right now. SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Today the Sun is in your sign dancing with your ruler, lucky Jupiter. This is why you feel so happy and upbeat. (“Hello world!”) This is a positive and fortunate day for you, so use it to your best advantage. Go after what you want. Make your pitch because Lady Luck is smiling on you! CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You have a warm feeling in your tummy today. All is well, and you feel content. You sense that your reputation is stellar, and this is important to you because you value the respect and esteem of your peers. Do what you want today because you have earned the right. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): This is a popular, upbeat day for you! Enjoy the company of friends. You will also enjoy interacting with members of groups and associations, especially if you have contact with foreign countries and people from other cultures. You are a winner! PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): You look great to others today! You especially make a wonderful impression on bosses, parents and VIPs. Since this favorable situation exists, use this day to ask for what you want. Demand the advantage. Foreign countries and people from afar love you.