For Monday, Dec. 24:

This year you are grounded. You make strong financial decisions; however, sometimes you will need to seek out others for ideas. If you are single, during this period, Cupid’s arrow is nearby. If you are attached, the two of you have worked hard to get where you are.

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)

••• You might be too concerned with making sure that you have dotted your “i’s” and crossed your “t’s.” Stop for a moment, and try to remember the true nature of this holiday. Tonight: A midnight revival.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You beam this Christmas Eve. You will be surrounded by loved ones who are full of caring, and the joy of this togetherness feels like a Christmas gift. Tonight: Follow family traditions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• You might feel as if you are at the end of a diving board, about to jump. Understand that anxiety is normal, especially during an important holiday like Christmas. Tonight: Just wait to the wee hours; you will feel great!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• You are moving full steam ahead, trying to do as much as you possibly can. Slow down and enjoy the holidays. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Others seem to have a difficult time right now. They could be distracted or completely panicked at the thought of what they have left to do. Tonight: Enjoy every moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You’ll be touched by someone’s caring gesture, and this person will be quite pleased with your reaction. Call a friend or loved one at a distance, and discuss plans to get together in the near future. Tonight: Make it OK to daydream a little.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••••• Let a key person get closer to you. You have one life to live — live it well! Tonight: Make midnight calls to loved ones at a distance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Defer to others, as they want control. As a result, you will have less to do. Tonight: Go with the flow, but do drop by the mistletoe.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• Finish up last-minute details. Once you pull everything together, you will be able to relax with a friend or a loved one. Tonight: Come midnight, you’ll touch base with loved ones.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• You could be pushing someone very hard. Know that you will not be able to convince this person of the rightness of your ways. Tonight: Celebrate, but make it a point to get to bed early.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• Your instincts tell you to stay close to home. Between incoming calls and people dropping by, you might end up hosting an impromptu party. Tonight: The fun begins in the wee hours.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• Make calls, finish errands and drop off a gift or two at a loved one’s place. You might be pushed by a group of friends who want you to join them at the last minute. Tonight: Don’t make it too late!