Horoscopes: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19). "Why?" is a question for rookies. You know better. Pros don't ask why, they just go in and fix it. You'll spend most of the day in this mode: Go in, fix it, repeat.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've danced around it, and they have, too, but the bottom line: You need someone, and this person needs you. Realizing this and talking it out will be the best (and bravest) thing you both do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Much will center on the idea of time-wasting. What's a waste, and what isn't? Your decision about this will shape your days - and your character, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some people just like being angry. Too bad for them because your calm communication and diplomacy will allow you to work problems out before anyone even has a chance to get frustrated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's said that you shouldn't give a party if you're the most interesting person there. But you're such an interesting person that, if you followed that rule, you'd never have a party.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your best intentions- that counts for something, even when intentions aren't enough to get the outcome you were hoping for. But it works out for you today and can lead somewhere good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be putting your life to a good soundtrack, and that will make everything about it a little bit better. Choosing the songs that make you happy will be a very specific kind of process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're ready to know more. You'll ask the questions. "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing; drink deep or taste not the Castalian spring." - Alexander Pope

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is no need for friction. The world is big. There will be plenty of room for everyone to do what he or she needs to do. Claim an independent space.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You won't be able to totally please them, so you may as well totally please someone: How about you? It's as fair as anyone else you choose today. You can try compromising again tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your instinct will be to entertain. Sometimes, it's done by making things up - fanciful stories, exaggerated ideas - but none of that is necessary now. The small plain truth is the most engaging entertainment there is.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Experience has taught you what to do, and you could automatically slip into the next step. Hit the pause. This way will work, but another way will work better. Call on your higher powers of reason.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 20). Your commitment to a goal will be steadfast, and by March, you'll have it in your hot hand. You and a love will be bonded in victory in January. Relationships take a lot more work in February, but it's worth the effort. A big sale will happen May. Work takes a new trajectory with training you get over the summer. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 44, 28, 32, and 11.