Daily horoscope for December 8, 2022

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 10 p.m. PST today. The Moon is in Gemini.

Happy Birthday for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022:

You are warm, friendly and optimistic. People enjoy your company because you are cheerful. You are also caring and generous. This is a winning year for you, which is why many of you will get promoted or receive awards or kudos for your talents and efforts. Bravo!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Lighten up today, because it’s all too easy to get pushy in debates about politics, religion or racial issues. You’re ready to argue! (Let’s face it, sometimes you like to argue.) Instead, use this energy to make travel plans or explore your world by learning something new. Tonight: Stay realistic.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Fiery debates about shared property, shared responsibilities, debt, insurance or inheritances might be sparked today. Generally, these important issues are not settled wisely through anger. Wait until you are in a calmer frame of mind to deal with your wealth. Tonight: Conserve money.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★
This is a classic day for arguments with spouses, partners and close friends, because fiery Mars is in your sign opposing the Sun, which is opposite your sign. Oops! Bad Day at Black Rock! Use your common sense. Do you want to be miserable today? No, you don’t. Make that your objective. Tonight: Be sensible

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★
It might be challenging dealing with co-workers today or people related to your health or your pet, because something going on in your unconscious mind makes you trigger-happy and grumpy. Note: A happy mind rarely gets angry. An unhappy mind often does. Take it easy. Tonight: Solitude.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Most Leos are not strict parents. They’re friendly. Keep this in mind, because today you might be at odds with your kids. You also might be at odds with a romantic partner. Ditto for sports colleagues. Hey, anger will only make you miserable along with everyone else. It’s your call. Tonight: Socialize!

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★
Because of some kind of confusion, you might have difficulty dealing with parents, older family members or authority figures today. The bottom line is you have to ask yourself what kind of day you want. Do you want to be angry? No, of course not. Life is short — you want to be happy! Tonight: Don’t promise too much.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Resist the urge to argue with daily contacts, siblings, relatives or neighbors today, because you might feel you have to confront someone. Examine what’s at stake. Does this really matter? If you are hostile, others will mirror this same aggression back to you. Tonight: Don’t go overboard.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Money squabbles are likely today. They could be about who picks up the tab for something, earnings or how to share expenses. Perhaps this discussion about finances is a smoke screen for a power struggle. (You rarely lose power struggles.) Tonight: Check your finances.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★
Do not blindly assert yourself today when dealing with partners or teammates, because you will be tempted to do so. In part, this is because you are identifying with your ego today. Me, me, me. (As we all do.) Instead, think about your objective and the results you want. Tonight: Stay friendly.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You are chatty now that Mercury is in your sign. You have something to say, and you want to enlighten others. However, this is a day when people are aggressive with each other, even subconsciously. You might feel defensive. Take a step back and watch what’s going on around you. Tonight: Be helpful.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Friendships are important to you. Therefore, today, when you might feel aggression with friends or groups, take a moment and ask yourself what you are doing. Don’t take the bait. Don’t get suckered into an argument. Take the high road. Tonight: Party!

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★
Today is the classic day when you might find yourself at odds with authority figures — bosses, parents, teachers and the police. Family squabbles are also likely. But this doesn’t have to happen if you choose to stay calm and not get involved. Tonight: Cocoon.