Daily Horoscope for Monday, December 22, 2003

Moon Alert

We have the All Clear today to shop and make important decisions. Looking ahead: December 24 is a bad day for shopping.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You start this week off with a strong, firm, feeling of resolve. You feel tough about issues. This morning you've decided to quit smoking, to stop drinking coffee, lighten up on drinking booze, refuse to eat seconds (especially dessert) and lots of other wonderful reforms.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You're more than a little concerned about debt, shared income and the joint ownership of something. You want to get some things straightened out here. You feel strongly about something that might be debated now. You're prepared to defend your turf. Yup.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don't go looking for an argument today. If you do -- you'll find it. Strong differences of opinion between you and partners (or close friends) could arise now. Compromises are difficult to reach (even if you stand on your toes.) You're verbally skilled. Be prepared to go halfway.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You feel practically obsessive about making improvements at work today. You want to show others how it's done when it's done right. You'll probably start by throwing away something -- maybe lots of things. Since you hate waste, it's unusual to see you toss stuff like this.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Avoid power struggles with children today. You'll be tempted to come down to their level. Far better that you should role model a level that they can aspire to. (Isn't that the idea?) Leo is the sign that rules children. You understand very well how they tick.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a great day to clean up things at home. You're in the mood to throw things out. No, the people have to stay. There's a strong feeling of reform and improvement in the air. You want to fix up the place! You're going to make it happy and cheery if it's the last thing you do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

More than most, you have natural persuasive, argumentative skills. You are a debater par excellence. That's why so many of you wear expensive shoes and work in the legal profession. Today -- you're lethal. No one can oppose you. Not without bearing the scar of battle.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You feel quite obsessive about something this morning; however, this feeling mellows somewhat by the afternoon. What has your belly in a rash is something to do with money or buying something. Perhaps you want something and you can't get it. ('Tis the season.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You're naturally quite easy-going, upbeat and breezy. That's your cover. I don't mean you're not easy-going underneath -- but many of you have Scorpio within you, which makes you the "don't mess with the kid" kind of Sagittarian. That's the kind you are today. (Oops. Just kidding.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don't let vague, fuzzy feelings of self-doubt destroy your confidence this morning. This weird feeling disappears as the day wears on. Double-check all your work because with Mercury retrograde now, little errors are inevitable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be patient with friends or groups this morning. There's no point in locking horns over some issue. Anyhow, it's wise to pick your fights, and this one is more to do with power struggles and control. Let it go. Far better do keep an even footing with these people. Right?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Don't start this week off by trying to prove something with the head honcho or a parent for that matter. You're tempted to stand up to authority today. You want to strike a blow for freedom! (Maybe you should go back to your corner.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Ralph Fiennes (b.1962) shares your birthday. You do your homework before you begin anything; and this penchant for preparation makes you a professional. Security matters to you; you think carefully before taking a risk. You need a lot of solitude to mentally sort things out. Work hard in the year ahead for rewards in 2005.

Daily Horoscope Monday, December 22, 2003