Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or big decisions from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST today (5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024:

You are sensitive and giving. You work extremely hard because you’re a perfectionist. This year you have helped others. Next year will be a time of reflection, learning and teaching. You will explore philosophies and religions that give you a better self-awareness of the true meaning of your life.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Relations with partners and close friends will be intense and dynamic, especially later today. Make plans to socialize. It’s a great day for sports events and fun activities with kids! Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: You impress everyone.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Later today, you will feel lively and energetic. You make an excellent impression on others, especially bosses and authority figures. You might be keen to explore new opportunities related to your job or your health. Tonight: Work. This Week: Make plans to get a change of scenery.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Even though you might have a slow start today, this is a wonderful day to socialize! Make plans to enjoy fun activities with friends and family. Sports events, playful times with children and the arts will appeal to you. Tonight: Play! This Week: Get your financial ducks in a row.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Family discussions will be lively and intense today. Basically, you or someone else wants to introduce improvements or better ways of doing things, especially better ways of handling shared property, costs and financial matters. Tonight: Relax. This Week: Get more rest. Be cooperative with others.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Despite a sluggish start this morning, later in the day, you will come alive! You’ll be full of great ideas and keen to get out and do things. Physical sports and competitive activities will appeal to you. You also might have an intense discussion. Tonight: Discussions. This Week: Work hard to get better organized.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
You also might have excellent ideas about how to improve your job, your health or even how you take care of a pet. Meanwhile, relatives might be camped on your doorstep. Stock the fridge. Tonight: Check your belongings. This Week: Enjoy social outings, sports events and activities with kids.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
After the Moon moves into your sign today, you will swing into action! Social outings, fun times with kids, the arts and sports events will invigorate you! Expect to get involved with groups, especially teamwork and competitions. Tonight: You win! This Week: Home and family are your focus.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
This is a busy time for you. However, today you initially want to be low-key. You might want to sleep in. But as this day wears on, you will come alive and be keen to interact with others and probably entertain at home. Tonight: Solitude. This Week: Your daily pace accelerates with new faces, new places and learning new things.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
Interactions with friends and groups will be important to you today. This could be because you’re having a physical competition with someone or you’re making grandiose plans to travel. Tonight: Friendships. This Week: Focus on earnings and making your possessions work for you.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
People will notice you today, perhaps because you have excellent moneymaking ideas or because you’re spending money on art and beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. You’re energetic, persuasive and sexy! Tonight: You’re admired. This Week: Recharge your batteries for the rest of the year!

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Do something different today, because you want adventure and a bit of stimulation! You also might want to do something to improve your appearance or improve the impression that you create on your world. Ideas? Tonight: Explore! This Week: Lie low. Make goals for your new year ahead.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Discussions about shared property, taxes, debt, credit cards or inheritances could be intense today. Someone might want to get to the bottom of something, the real truth. Issues related to your job or your health also might come under scrutiny. Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: Enjoy increased popularity!