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

Happy birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024: You are a leader and others respect you. You’re idealistic, playful and sometimes stubborn. This has been a fun-loving year for you. However, you are headed into a year of work, building and construction, both externally and internally. Simplicity will be the key. Explore exercise, martial arts or yoga.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Cut yourself some slack today. You might not get a lot done, and the same goes for others. Easy does it. For starters, you might feel fatigued. Plus, escapist behavior, daydreaming and avoiding responsibilities will be classic. “Let’s slip out the back, Jack.” Tonight: Socialize!

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a poor day to make important financial decisions, especially about inheritances, shared property, taxes, debt or mortgages, because there will be a lack of clarity. Issues might be confusing. Postpone these important negotiations for another day. Tonight: Entertain.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Beware of deception today. (And this includes plain old kidding yourself.) The Sun is opposite your sign and it is challenged by Neptune, which can make you doubt your decisions. It can also attract dubious people to you. Be careful. Tonight: Relax.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Double-check your work today, because errors are likely. Confusion can be the result of issues that are unclear. You might not receive the correct information, or you might misinterpret it. Many things might happen. This same fogginess can apply to your health. Tonight: Check your money.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a confusing day for romance, because people are indecisive and easily disillusioned. Ironically, they are also sensitive, as well as full of self-doubt and confusion. Parents should be extra vigilant with their kids, especially with respect to poisons, gas and water accidents. Tonight: You’re strong.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a poor day to ask parents or an older member of the family who might be an authority figure for permission or advice, because everything is foggy. People are confused, tired and drained. Deception is possible. Postpone important decisions for another day when you have more clarity. Tonight: Solitude.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today you might be uncertain about the direction of things, or you might even doubt your own decisions. You also might be unsure if relatives, neighbors and siblings are telling you the truth. Maybe they don’t grasp the whole picture. Or maybe they don’t understand you. Tonight: Be friendly.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your wise choice today is to postpone important financial decisions. That’s because there is a lack of clarity, the possibility of deception, confused communications and plain old lazy thinking that might get you in trouble. Do your homework, but make these decisions or expenditures another day. Tonight: You’re noticed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As unusual as it sounds, today it’s easy to have a blurred self-identity. You’re not sure about what you believe or think. Or you might find yourself oscillating back and forth between different decisions. Many people feel this way today. Just tread water. Don’t act. Tonight: Explore!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today it’s hard to know if you are being idealistic or escapist. It’s easy to avoid responsibilities today because of a lack of energy and confusion. You might even feel overwhelmed by issues. If so, ground yourself. Go for a walk. Postpone major decisions. Take it easy. Tonight: Check your finances.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful if you’re talking to friends and members of groups, especially if someone is sharing their own personal propaganda. Don’t be suckered in. It’s important to think for yourself; however, today this will be difficult to do. Protect yourself by postponing decisions and money matters for another day. Tonight: Listen carefully.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Relations with parents, bosses and authority figures, including the police, will be fuzzy and confusing today. It’s not you. It’s just the way things are today. Knowing this ahead of time, do not react. Do not act. Do not follow through on anything that seems a bit far-fetched. People are prone to make poor decisions today. Stay chill. Tonight: Get organized.