Horoscope for Dec. 17

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)

•••• Your ability to get past most problems amazes others but remains routine for you. A celebratory feeling marks everyone’s mood — after all, it is Friday. Tonight: Treat and be treated. Have fun!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• News forces you to smile, whether you decide to keep a stern demeanor or not. You’ll see events far differently with some perspective and time. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Vanish, if possible — not that you are trying to avoid any situation. You will simply flourish and accomplish more flying solo. Tonight: Hang with mystery.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You flourish in crowds and accomplish far more in group discussions. A partner or loved one comes back with conviction about an issue. Tonight: Where the party is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Be more in touch with others’ expectations. Let someone know when he or she puts you in a position where you can only fail. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• Keep reaching out for someone you care a lot about. This person can stand on ceremony, but through your grounded yet creative approach, you finally get a response. Tonight: Try something different. You might like it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Someone comes toward you with the best of intentions. Give this person time to really express his or her ideas and essence. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Others let you know how they feel. You might be far more assertive than you intend to be, thus triggering many strong reactions. Tonight: Follow the crowds.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• Keep your focus on the big picture, and you won’t be disappointed. There is a sense on your part that the good times are here. Tonight: Join a pal or two.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Others enjoy your feedback, especially when you are energetic, direct and full of ideas — like now. Tonight: Go for something fun.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Express an innate tension, which demands that you are in more than one place at once in order to alleviate it. Tonight: Mosey on home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• You state your case in a manner in which many people will agree. Your ability to detach and understand where others come from separates you from many. Tonight: Christen the weekend with friends.