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

Happy birthday for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024: You’re an impulsive free spirit with a fine intuition. You are an excellent judge of character. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.

Aries (March 21-April 19): This is a solid day for you. You have a lovely relationship between your emotional responses and your ability to handle your feelings with respect to how you deal with family members and situations that might arise at home. (A nice balance between sensitivity and practical realism.) Tonight: Cocoon.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today you’re in a practical frame of mind, which will make it easy for you to study and learn something. This is also an excellent day to do mental work that requires attention to detail. Meanwhile, discussions with neighbors, siblings and relatives will be realistic. Tonight: Ernest discussions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): You’re in a sensible frame of mind today, which will encourage a practical, realistic approach to how you handle your money. For starters, if shopping, you won’t be buying purple ostrich boas. You want to buy something that is practical and long-lasting. Tonight: Money planning.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you more serious and self-disciplined. Very likely, you will feel a responsibility to provide for and protect someone else. You’ll feel loyal to your closest relationships and ready to help them if they need it. Tonight: You’re in charge.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today you might want to help someone in need. If so, you will choose to assist them in a practical way. Furthermore, you will likely be quiet about doing so or wish to stay anonymous if you have the chance to do this. You care, but it’s private. Tonight: Seek solitude.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone older or in a position of authority, or perhaps someone more experienced than you, might be in a position to help you or give you advice today. Or perhaps you are the experienced sage dispensing advice to someone else. Either way, there will be a caring exchange. Tonight: Friendships.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. This is good, because they will see you as reliable, responsible, conscientious and, above all, practical. Therefore, someone might seek your practical advice about a problem. If so, you will give it. Tonight: You’re respected.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is an excellent day to study any subject. You will have the concentration, focus and, hopefully, the retention that you need. Because you will be able to pay attention to details, this is also an excellent day to book future travel plans or discuss various options to consider. Tonight: Serious plans.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Discussions about shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues will be fruitful today because you’re in a serious frame of mind. In fact, because you want a reliable outcome, you won’t overlook details. Likewise, some will need to cooperate in these discussions. Tonight: Check your finances.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The easiest way to deal with today is to be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others. In other words, be conciliatory and accommodating. (No biggie.) Meanwhile, discussions with others will be serious, which is excellent for making plans, especially detailed plans. Tonight: Be cooperative.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Relationships with co-workers will inspire loyalty and dependability today. Fortunately, you’ll project a calm and steady presence, especially if there are difficulties. This means people will know they can rely on you and your good judgment, especially for practical solutions. Tonight: Get organized.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions about the care and education of children will go well today. Everyone will want practical, doable results. Furthermore, there is a nice balance of the desire to protect others blending with being mature and responsible today. This is also a good day to be productive in the arts. Tonight: Use skillful means.