For Sunday, Dec. 20:

This year, communication is starred. You develop new skills and different ways of speaking to people. As a result, you could change the fundamental quality of your relationships. Often, you intellectualize strong feelings. Detach more and look from the outside in. After some study, you might decide that expressing yourself earlier could serve you and others better. If you are single, you meet people with ease and could be attracted to some exotic foreigner. Don’t declare this bond “it” for a while. If you are attached, the two of you need to respect your differences rather than criticize them. Aquarius is fun to hang out with.

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)

•••• Listen to someone’s directive. You could be surprised by a backfire. Opposition comes from out of nowhere. Pressure builds, especially with someone at a distance or someone quite exotic. Keep your objectives in mind. Tonight: Where people are.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Stay on top of your game, though personally you could experience unanticipated changes. You could be out of sorts, as you feel as if you are losing control. Stay centered and just release any tension, knowing this too will pass. Tonight: A must appearance.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••••• Break through any resistance, knowing what is going on beyond the obvious. Push could come to shove within your immediate environment. Step back rather than get entangled in a tiff with someone today or in the very near future. Tonight: Let others express their feelings.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Defer to someone else. Get to the bottom of a problem without committing to any new expenditures. A partner means well, even if you don’t agree. Simply don’t allow a riff to become any larger. Look at your responsibilities here too. Tonight: Treat yourself.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••••• Your sensibilities run high and allow you to move in a new direction. A partner agrees with you, adding to the mirth and happiness of the moment. Let humor and sentiment rule the moment, even if it’s just for now. Tonight: Adding to the moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You often hold back, attempting to be reasonable. The end result could be a lot of pent-up anger. If others start giving you feedback that might imply your messages are not authentic, or you have moments when you think you will explode, look within. Tonight: Enjoying the home front.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Others might truly touch you with their actions and feelings. You too might feel this is the right moment to open up and have a talk. A friend could be a little laid-back or trying something another way. Know what you want. Tonight: Ever playful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• You feel that someone might have let you down. If you’re angry, state your feelings in a way that the other person can hear; otherwise, soon enough those feelings could be distorted. A family member, parent or boss is difficult to deal with. Tonight: Close to home.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Where your friends are is where you want to be. Listen to news that comes forward and touches you deeply. You could be at a crossroads. Add to the holiday season in your unique style. Tonight: Get together with friends you rarely see.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Be sensitive to the demands of the moment. Establish limits on what you can and cannot do. Certainly, you are at a point where it might not serve you to handle some strong feelings directly. Options appear out of nowhere. Tonight: Follow your instincts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Zero in on who and what you want. Whether you’re at a party or throwing the party, most of the action surrounds you. Don’t let all of this attention go to your head, as there will be a tomorrow. And perhaps people will be less expressive. Tonight: Zero in on what you want.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Kick back. Listen to your inner voice when dealing with an older relative or parent. If you want to understand more, just listen. Realize what is happening within, both for you and for someone else. At that point, you can make better decisions. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s while you still can.