Daily horoscope for December 17, 2023

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023:

You are an honest, straightforward, practical realistic. You speak your mind and say what you mean. This year you have wrapped up many things and let go of what was no longer relevant. Next year, in 2024, you will open new doors and explore new avenues.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Just coast for the early part of today during the Moon Alert because things are confusing. Don’t shop except for food or gas. Make no important decisions. After the Moon Alert is over, you will suddenly feel confident. Tonight: Contentment. This Week: Authority figures from your past.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Agree to nothing important this morning. However, after the Moon Alert is over, you can move forward with confidence. People will help you. Friends will be reliable. You also might make an appeal to groups or organizations. Tonight: Friendships. This Week: Enjoy travel and study. Expect delays.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Travel plans are loosey-goosey, especially this morning. However, after the Moon Alert is over, your day begins to take shape in a solid way. Discussions with authority figures will be important and will very likely entail increased responsibilities about something. Tonight: You’re admired. This Week: Wrap up red-tape details.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Postpone important decisions about shared property and money issues during the Moon Alert today. Be smart. Wait until it’s over. Meanwhile, discussions with ex-partners and old friends might tell you something important. Tonight: Explore! This Week: Ex-partners and ex-spouses are back on the scene!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Be cooperative with others, especially this morning. However, agree to nothing important until the Moon Alert is over today. When it’s over, you can make decisions about shared property with confidence. You might feel financially squeezed. Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: Glitches to your productivity. Press on!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Your focus on home and family continues, especially relating to past issues with kids or social events. After the Moon Alert is over today, discuss responsibilities, duties and obligations with ex-partners and old friends. Tonight: Cooperation. This Week: Old flames back in your world or your dreams.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Don’t be too eager to act today. Check the limitations of today’s Moon Alert. However, once the Moon Alert is over, you will be surprisingly productive. Finish old business related to family or home repairs. Tonight: Be helpful. This Week: Relatives camped on your doorstep.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Although this is an excellent time for you to buy wardrobe items, do not do so until the Moon Alert is over today. Old flames might be back in your life today. Meanwhile, children could be an increased responsibility. Tonight: Creativity! This Week: Transportation delays and confused communications. Be clear.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
This morning is a fun-loving time; however, it’s a poor time to make important decisions or to shop. Once the Moon Alert is over, everything will shift and family responsibilities will take on a serious note. Tonight: Mutual sympathy. This Week: Double-check finances. Expect delays.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Wait until the Moon Alert is over today before you make important decisions. Ultimately, this is a good day to deal with the past and wrap up old business. Tonight: Daydreams. This Week: Be patient with errors, delays, transportation problems and confusion.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Today the Moon Alert takes place in your sign, which might make you feel indecisive. Make no important decisions during this time. Once it is over, you can deal with shopping and financial matters with confidence. Tonight: Be frugal. This Week: It’s a great week to do research!

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
After the Moon Alert is over today, things will tend to go your way. You will be serious about something and willing to take on duties and responsibilities. However, you will do this with a positive attitude. Tonight: Happy times. This Week: Old friends and contacts are back in your world.