Horoscopes

For Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You find this year to be a mixed bag no matter how you cut it. Be more aware of your public appearance. You might cause yourself a problem if you react spontaneously at work or with authority figures. Networking and community commitments help you spread your wings and find new paths to where you want to go. You tend to keep your feelings in, but there could be a toll to pay for this behavior. If you are single, meeting people will be no problem, but you might hook up with someone who is unavailable. Check out potential loved ones carefully. If you are attached, your love life will benefit from quiet moments together. Plan on walks and picnics or weekends away for just the two of you.

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)

  • Pressure from those at a distance or a change of plans could leave you in a sour mood, but not for long. What fills in the time could be more pleasurable. A partnership intensifies because of sharing. Tonight: Don’t go far.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Your warmth might intimidate a close associate or loved one. Give this person space. Sometimes actions speak much louder than words. Someone cannot help but beam when he or she sees you. Tonight: Pretend there is no tomorrow.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Get into a project. Even if a partner could be difficult and sarcastic, he or she winds up pitching in and really enjoying the moment. Put more creativity into what you do, and spend less. Tonight: Don’t forget to hang the mistletoe.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You might be overly tired and need to cancel plans. Once you do, you feel renewed and energetic. Hang at home. Relax. Get into a hobby. Respond to someone’s overture and let feelings flow. Tonight: Enjoy the one you are with.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • You might want to decide what gifts you are giving before you go shopping. Make sure your decisions conform to your budget. A child or loved one acts up. You know how to handle this situation. Tonight: Light a fire; relax at home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might jolt a family member when you change a decision. You are so dependable that for you to reverse and go in the opposite direction could be a real shock. Buy a tree. Tonight: Your ideas are winners.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • You might need some privacy, even if you plan to spend a good part of the day visiting with friends or family. You might decide to make a very special purchase for a loved one. Tonight: Get some extra sleep.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Your charisma charms everyone around you. Now is the time to ask for what you want. Wherever you are, you draw a positive response. Follow your instincts with a family member. Tonight: What pleases you?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Your contrary mood midday could cause a change of plans. Someone might decide to vanish. On the other hand, you just might need some downtime. When you reappear, you are all smiles. Tonight: A must show.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Reach out for friends and family at a distance. Your caring comes through. You might spontaneously invite a friend or family member at a distance to come visit for the holidays. Tonight: Hang the mistletoe.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • News heads your way that puts a bounce in your step. You finally get acknowledgment from someone who really counts in your book. Set aside time to be with a special person. Tonight: Relax with a loved one.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • You continue to lie back and pick and choose from your many invitations. You do want to let someone know how very important he or she is to you. Don’t get too gushy. Tonight: Get into the whirlwind of the season.