Horoscopes

For Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You have an unusually dynamic and sunny personality this year. Others cannot stay away from you. Being born on a “1,” you have unusual strength, and if used well, you will achieve many of your goals this year. Expand your circle of friends, and network to your heart’s delight. Through travel or a class, you could meet a foreigner who will make waves in your life. You will meet this person through your friends, or you will have a strong friendship and romance. If you are attached, the two of you need to plan a special trip together or take a class together in massage or communicating. Entertain more often.

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)

  • A change of pace as well as the moods of others eases the pressure at work. Add a creative and humorous dimension to the day. Tonight: Let off steam. You need to.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Slow down some and use the day to anchor in on basics. It might be more important than you realize to handle a family member or domestic issue now. Tonight: Be a charmer.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Your Ruler in retrograde might already be causing you a hassle or two. Pull back and avoid reacting. In the next few weeks, when odd happenings occur, think about how you could have prevented the problem. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Take a strong hand with your finances. Right now you don’t want to go hog-wild. Tame your Christmas-gift spending by choosing more experience-type gifts. Tonight: Plow through your Christmas list and at least decide who gets what.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You’re in your prime, finally resolving difficult feelings and returning to your sunny, happy self. You embody the feeling of the holidays as you add a little joy in the life of nearly everyone you talk to. Tonight: You are the cat’s meow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might need some time off to regroup or to just rest up. With the last few days and the retrograde of your Ruler’s sign, you might be up for several bad-hair days. Tonight: Cocoon.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Your friends help you with whatever you want to accomplish. Some might just want to take off and make this an easy day. Others naturally brainstorm and come up with solutions. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • * Others might flake out, but the dependable Scorp comes through no matter what. Bosses and those you care about note your diligence and positive attitude. Tonight: A late dinner.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • What you hear might be a bit far-out. Check out facts on your own. Your imagination leads to daydreaming and many ideas and solutions. Relax your mind. Tonight: Be where there is music.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Let someone else make the first move. If you do lie back, you will be in a position of power and control. You might want to let this person air out his or her ideas, keeping your opinion to yourself right now. Tonight: Add some spice to a relationship.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • You might be reactive to others, but you are also having a good time. Allow your love of people and causes to emerge. Others appreciate your efforts. Tonight: Follow another’s lead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You’re one of the few who can get work done. Dig in while others run off and are frivolous and silly. You get that way sometimes too. Tonight: Do some holiday shopping on the way home.