Horoscopes: Monday, December 19, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're better off assuming that the outcome mostly depends on what you do. Your internal locus of control will give you a great deal of confidence that you can steer your fate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Unreliable environments are breeding grounds for criminal behavior. Add structure to your life, Rules, rewards, and punishments will help you succeed, even if they are self-invented.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sartorial decisions can affect the outcome, so put some thought into what you're going to wear. Go with the proven, comfortable choice that you look great in, that matches the occasion's formality.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Inclusiveness is class. To interact solely with the person most important to you would be a mistake - and a rookie one. Whether you're pitching, presenting, or mingling, include everyone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sooner or later, the subject of money will come up. Later is better. Lead with dollar figures, and you'll miss the exciting dance of seduction that is such an important part of every great deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). This is not a good day for sharing news, especially not if it's confidential, controversial, or sensitive. Would you like to see it on the front page of the paper? If not, don't tell it to anyone today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're a treasure hunter in search of recious bounty. You've the patience to search for clues, the intelligence to put them together and the tenacity to keep going until you get the price.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There have been times when you've felt more emotion for a fictional person than for anyone you really know, and that's the power of alternative worlds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Many cellphones can get a full battery charge in an hour or so, but you still need seven to 10 hours to feel fully rejuvenated. The most drastic life improvement you could make centers on getting a good amount of sleep.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don't play hide-and-seek with your feelings. It shows more confidence to be straightforward. This will not ruin the game. It will make it more interesting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's a good day when life fuses your curiosity and interest with the job at hand. But when your Google history tells one story and your life tells another, it's a sign that it's time for a change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Excitement is needed to keep the days from going by too slowly. Serenity is needed to keep the years from going by too fast. What activities could you add or cut to stay in the sweet spot of time?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 19). You will finally get the thing you were unable to afford before, yet you'll find that your life energy shines best through the things you create, not the things you buy. March brings love and promotion. A deal will be finalized in April. The loving words you'll hear in July could lead to a move. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 44, 11, 28, and 13.