Horoscopes: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your creativity will shine in constructive company. All it takes is one small, smart idea to set a major change in motion. For best results, brainstorm with a fellow fire sign, which is: Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People trying to sell you something will lead you to believe that there is not very much of it left in the world — untrue. Be savvier than marketers and you’ll get to keep your money and simplify your life at the same time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Wondering what people expect from you can be exciting — thrilling even. You won’t take their conclusions personally; people are driven by their own needs and perceptions. You’ll find out what they want and assess your next move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People don’t always manage their time and circumstances as you would, which is what makes things interesting. There will be missed, late or messy appointments. Roll with it and the new outcome could be better than the original plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To notice and seize opportunities is a function of being generally aware. No matter where you go, you continue your training there, challenging yourself to be present, pay attention and be others-focused. Much good will come of this!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like any intelligent being, you’ll avoid pain. But don’t extend your avoidance to discomfort because your most cherished moments will be born in situations that will feel, at first, uncomfortable to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though you’re forward-thinking, not everything requires a thought process. Things go off, not because of the plan, but because certain factors beyond your control line up for the launch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As intuitive as you are, it’s like the muses are whispering something you can’t quite hear. Try to feel it instead. Your body is receiving a stronger signal than your mind today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The things that seem wrong are just a function of your mood. Spoil yourself with self-care. Your energy will lift, the circumstance will change, and your stress will fade. Side note: The role of sleep cannot be overstated!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). At any given moment you are feeling some way, though unless the emotion is acute you don’t often stop to note it. Today the nuances will call to your attention and discernment between similar but distinct feelings will affect your decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One who is distant to you is close to something else, as it would be impossible to be distant from everything. You’ll increase your understanding of people by noting the proximity of things and observing what seems to attract or repel.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re so modest that you needn’t worry about hiding your assets. If you step over a line, it will be better to err on the side of self-celebration. It’s not necessary to boast or talk yourself up. When people praise you, let them.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 7). You have the big courage to see ideas through to the tippy top. Because many join in, it will take less work than you expect to make the dream happen. More highlights: You’ll sharpen skills. You’ll be a beloved employer. The sweetness of love will be abundant and romantic notions will turn into romantic adventures. Libra and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 32, 28, 5 and 16.