Horoscope for December 26, 2012

Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services ( MCT)

Today’s Birthday (12/27/12).

You thrive socially this year, with family, friends and partners. Experience a rise in status this spring. Use your expanding circle to manage the busy flow at work, which especially builds until June. A change at home provokes renewal.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

— Today is an 8 —

Follow a visionary. Keep your eyes open, and don’t believe everything you hear. Home is the best place for you tonight. Time to clean up a mess. Avoid gossip.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

–Today is a 6 —

Impress others with your creative side. Don’t fall for an old trick. You’re even smarter than usual for the next few days. Words hardly do your feelings justice.

Gemini ( May 21 – June 20 )

— Today is a 9 —

Great abundance can be yours. Have faith, and keep chopping wood. Don’t get your feelings hurt; your friend’s just kidding. Be like teflon.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

 — Today is a 7 —

Dig into savings for improvements. You have extra confidence today and tomorrow, and understand your wealth. Creative ideas flow both ways. Write a careful response. Inspire, rather than demand.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

 — Today is an 8 —

You can change your mind. Negotiations can be super tricky now. Keep them strictly in confidence. Follow through on details. New skills leads to new friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 — Today is an 8 —

Celebrate accomplishments. Take it slow and easy. Listen to the second verse. Play with your community. You miss the glitter. You don’t miss the stress.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

 — Today is an 8 —

Don’t gossip about work. You’ll be watched for a few days. Believe you can prosper. You may have to work harder to get it. Increase your meditation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

— Today is a 6 —

News affects your decisions. Strengthening infrastructure is a good investment. Call ahead to avoid running all over town. Stay out of a family feud.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

 — Today is an 8 —

Review your budget for the next few days. Don’t talk about expenses. Plan a journey in detail. Give criticism privately, praise publicly. You can work out a miscommunication.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

 — Today is a 7 —

Vivid feelings and expressions of love occupy you. Compromise may be required, and there could be a confrontation. Spend wisely. You’re gaining status.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 — Today is a 9 —

Work goes smoothly (though it’s busy). You can’t be in two places at the same time. Imagine success, and then act. Share some loving words.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

— Today is a 9 —

Confusion reigns. Pull strings to get the desired result. Visualize creating perfection. Use your secret recipe. Relax guests by distracting with extra treats. You’ll know when it’s done!