Horoscopes

For Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002. Those with birthdays today: Success comes through your keen financial insight and understanding. Direct your energy where you can make a difference. You often surprise others with your ideas, though you will gain attention. If you are single, be open to traveling or meeting people who aren’t part of your normal crowd. You could be delighted by the outcome. If you are attached, plan a special trip with your loved one.

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)

  • Take charge. Don’t allow too much to drift in the wind. You find that an associate is highly responsive. A friend comes to your aid. Tonight: Meet a friend for a late dinner.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Your perspective energizes those around you. You might not realize what a difference you do make. Make calls and seek out others. Don’t take “no” as everlasting. Tonight: Rent a movie on the way home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Others seek you out, putting you in the unique position of nixing or accepting others’ propositions. You accomplish much more than you have in recent times. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Others seek you out en masse. You might have to dig into your bag of creativity to find a way to handle this intense activity. The good news is, you’ll figure it out. Tonight: Be gracious about an invitation.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Pace yourself. Your energy might be reaching remarkable levels, but at the same time, you might want to prioritize. Tonight: Off to the gym or find some other suitable form of exercise.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Let your imagination roll on out. Though you might be out of sorts at first this morning, your mood changes. Tonight: Ask for what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Build a better sense of security by inquiring rather than making assumptions. Carefully consider your options. Tonight: Treat a family member.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Your personal sense of direction combined with a team effort makes you close to unstoppable. Domestic matters might not be stable, but they will work out. Tonight: Out and about.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Handle your finances with astuteness. Don’t give in to impulsive spending because of anger or unhappiness. Realize your limits carefully when dealing with those around you. Tonight: Your treat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Gather associates together for a meeting, whether the issue is personal or professional. Claim your power, especially with someone you might classify as a whimsical spender. Tonight: As you like it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You could easily unnerve someone around you by your surprising action. Reveal more of what you need in a conversation with a boss or higher-up. Tonight: Vanish quickly.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Your goal orientation could make a big difference in how you handle a change. News from a distance could have you quickly steering in a new direction. Tonight: Where the action is.