Horoscopes for Dec. 16

For Sunday, Dec. 16:

This year you seem much more willing to slow down and just chat with friends. You recognize that there is more to life than work — it is the people in your life that make a difference. If you are single, you will find that you have too many choices. If you are attached, you will want to socialize more often.

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)

•••• An innate sense of tension that causes you to distance yourself from others marks the beginning of the day. Try not to read into others’ behavior. Tonight: Where people are.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You might want to take charge of a situation. Most likely, you will do just that. Tonight: Follow a friend’s lead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• You want to get past a problem. The best way is to detach and understand what is happening with the other party. Tonight: Work on Christmas details.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• A partner is demanding, but you like how he or she is extremely attentive. Be willing to give back. Tonight: Follow a loved one’s lead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Others do not intend to be controlling; they simply are working through their issues. You cannot change their direction. Tonight: Go with someone else’s wishes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• You enjoy yourself a lot more than in the recent past. When you hang out with your friends or family, the togetherness puts a spring in your step. Tonight: Make a favorite meal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• You might be a bit too sentimental for others, as you happily hang sprigs of mistletoe here and there. Ultimately, you could feel a little deprived by a perceived lack of attention. Tonight: Don’t worry about Monday.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•• Your playfulness seems to have gone out the back door. You don’t feel up to snuff or in the holiday spirit. Tonight: Choose a stressbuster.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••••• Returning calls, making plans and completing necessary chores could take you the whole day. Squeeze in some fun if you can. Tonight: Consider buying yourself a gift.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• You could be a little too excessive with your spending right now. Come tomorrow, you could be shaking your head thinking about today. Tonight: Order in.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Your openness charms many people. As a result, your social calendar could become very full. Tonight: Whatever tickles your fancy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Someone convinces you, without any difficulty, that you need a break. Take off or vanish. You will want some personal time to recharge your battery. Tonight: Dote on yourself.