Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aquarius.

Happy Birthday for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024:

You are multitalented, modern and cutting-edge. Despite your strong individuality, you value loyalty with family and friends. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time for reflection. You also might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that give you a better understanding of yourself.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★
If you’re discussing controversial subjects today, you will put a lot of yourself in what you have to say. (Go easy if you see the hair blowing back over other people’s ears.) Remember to use the advantage you have right now when dealing with bosses and authority figures. Yes, use it! Tonight: Friends.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, and today you will have strong opinions about issues related to taxes, debt, insurance and shared property. This is why you won’t hesitate to speak up! Do be aware that people notice you more than usual today. Tonight: Show respect.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will be lively today. (This could involve an ex-partner or old friend back on the scene.) The intensity of whatever transpires might come from someone else or it might come from you. Meanwhile, do something different today to shake things up! Tonight: Learn!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★
At work today or perhaps with issues related to your health, you will be opinionated! One reason for this is you might feel that you are covering old ground and dealing with things from the past that you have already been clear about. (Will no one listen?) Tonight: Check your finances.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
This is a powerful day for those involved in creative projects. If you act, work in the arts, or you draw or sculpt or dance — whatever the medium — you will express yourself with passion! Meanwhile, be ready to compromise and be agreeable with others today. Tonight: Listen.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★
Family discussions will be lively today because someone from the past who is back on the scene might have strong opinions. Perhaps parents have strong ideas. Whatever the case, everyone has their two cents to add to the argument. Look for ways to facilitate things. Tonight: Get organized.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today social diversions appeal to you. Play hooky if you can. Take a long lunch. Enjoy fun outings, sports and playful activities with children. Meanwhile, exchanges with others will be lively and dynamic because everyone has an opinion today! (Oh yeah. That’s putting it mildly.) Tonight: Socialize.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
You have strong ideas about financial matters today. Or perhaps about something you own. Either way, you won’t hesitate to tell it like it is. Fortunately, with Venus in your House of Communications, you’ll be diplomatic and charming. Cocoon if you can. Tonight: Relax.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Today the Sun is lined up with Mercury retrograde in your sign, which makes you talkative and clear about what you want. You might reassess your goals and redefine what really matters to you. You will find it easy to express yourself in an eloquent way. (Not surprising for your sign.) Tonight: Conversations.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★
Today you might find yourself rethinking something. You also might wonder how others see you and your ideas. Nevertheless, you have increased clarity today about whatever it is that’s been holding you back and perhaps needs an adjustment. It’s a day of self-awareness. Tonight: Check your money.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Discussions with an old friend or someone you haven’t seen for a while might be clarifying and provocative for you today. In fact, somebody might say something that causes you to rethink your goals. In part, this might be due to changing values that you’re experiencing. Tonight: You’re strong.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★
If talking to parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs or the police today, you’ll have a lively exchange! This might be about past issues. Or it might be that you want to introduce a new way of looking at things. Certainly, if someone in authority has a strong opinion, you must listen. Tonight: Privacy.

BORN TODAY

Actress, comedian Margaret Cho (1968), Gen. George Armstrong Custer (1839), actor Adan Canto (1981)