Horoscopes: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re a dreamer with a clear-eyed view of what’s needed to make those dreams real. Tempting deals will surface, but don’t rush. The first offer won’t be the only one — or the best. Hold out for what truly aligns with your vision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Unfamiliar situations act like mirrors at odd angles, showing parts of you hidden in the everyday. Routine is stripped away and instincts awaken. In the strange, you meet yourself anew, raw and honest — no filters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Drama and practicality seem like opposing forces but they’re often dance partners. One fuels passion; the other steadies the project. Where wild creativity finds purpose and grounded actions, life becomes an interesting pleasure.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Focusing too much on the prize can eclipse the magic in the doing. Spontaneity is your strength today. To feel it and act in the same moment is to make a difference everyone feels. It’s impressive, attractive and exciting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Learning something fascinating about someone will amplify the allure. Each revelation leads deeper into their labyrinth. Just as one question is answered, a thousand more take its place, each richer than the last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When someone needs an open door, you’ll be there — both literally and figuratively — with a smile. As for your talents, they’re stronger than you realize. Trust yourself. Invest in your skills and your confidence will rise accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The urge to grow out of your tight spot is a primal instinct, a call to explore, adapt and thrive. It’s not escape but courage — a deliberate act of discovery that expands your world and redefines the boundaries of your territory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Words cannot be retracted, and action is even more irreversible. Because of this, think carefully about today’s interactions as there’s something about the atmosphere that makes powerful memories out of today’s discourse.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re not interested in easy wins. You have a high tolerance for discomfort and will do what it takes to gain the advantage and take the prize. Your victory will be sweet because you worked so hard for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you love and trust someone, the time you spend together doing very little will be just plain wonderful. If being with a person requires you to do some pretending, that’s work and should be weighed against the benefits it provides.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The very thought of a certain person has a way of changing your mood. If only you could command your mind to never think of someone you don’t want to think about, but of course, it’s almost impossible to pull off. Can you instead reframe the thoughts?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The early stage of a relationship was like a golden age, but you’ll never find what you’re seeking by retreating to the past. Instead, step bravely forward. What lies ahead has the potential to be even more extraordinary.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 17). You’ll be more in touch than ever with your own preferences, creating a life aligned with your own eyes and heart. More highlights: You’ll be changed by a magical crossing. A priority shift will be followed by a period of greater financial ease. New styles and ways of relating to people will bring much beauty into your realm. Aries and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 30, 22, 27 and 15.