For Wednesday, Dec. 19:

This year, add in a sprinkle of caution. A good idea can often backfire on you, especially professionally. Frequently stop and re-evaluate your priorities, especially your reaction to money, the materialistic world in general and your attitude toward a key loved one. If you are single, you might opt to date awhile before hooking up, if you don’t meet that special person in the next few months. If you are attached, a profound change in your relationship might be occurring. CAPRICORN helps you make money.

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)

¢¢¢¢ No surprise, times are changing; you feel it in the air. You might be more tired than you have been in a while. Tonight: Your treat.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ Keep certain information secret, and you will be a lot happier. If a child or loved one starts acting strangely, don’t be surprised. Tonight: All smiles.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ You might want to rethink a decision with an eye to a better relationship with your family or a roommate. You cannot continue with the present situation. Tonight: Some time off.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Understand what makes you and others tick. You also might be more pivotal in others’ moods than you are aware of. Loosen up and enjoy yourself. Tonight: Where the action is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ How you deal with someone could change as the result of your attitude. Investigate and think positively. Tonight: Curb unneeded spending.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ You might be out of kilter, as you feel a major planetary change. Note information that might have been or will be coming up. Tonight: Honor a need to lie back.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ You might be uncomfortable with a feeling or what you are sensing. Make it OK that others step up to the plate or want to lead. Tonight: Maybe chat with a dear friend or be alone.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ During this period, a friend might do a reversal, causing you to rethink the basis of that bond. Tonight: Sort through possibilities.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Creativity puts an unusual slant on information. Allow yourself to flourish with the moment. Tonight: Easy does it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Though others might find you silent and a touch reclusive, you are coming from an anchored position. Tonight: Be the ever-playful Goat.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢¢ You could be wondering what is going on with a specific friend. Don’t make a big deal if someone seems more reclusive. Just keep your antenna up. Tonight: You need all the rest you can get!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to do something in a different manner. If you open up to change, you will see that someone has another view or opinion. You don’t have to play follow-the-leader; you are your own person. Tonight: Hang out, finish errands and share eggnog.