Horoscope: Dec. 2

Aries (March 21-April 19): You commit yourself to doing the best job with what you have. Others may be just trying to get by. But you will inspire them to do more.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Sometimes the one who can talk about a little-known subject is considered interesting, in small doses.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): There’s the sudden feeling that you must follow your creative muse. It wasn’t long ago that you didn’t even know this muse existed.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Things go well when you take into account the nature of the beast with whom you are working.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll enjoy dealing with those who are humble and compassionate. These types often have more reason to boast than the boasters.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will go for the high stakes again. This is a tough game. Hope for the best, and then resolve to stay calm and play as well as you can.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Though you are curious, some conversations are best avoided, especially the ones that center around gossip and scandal.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There is magic and power when you commit your ideas to writing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The distractions you try to set up will not work out. That’s because you’re supposed to be doing one thing only. You know what it is, so get to it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re good at something, but not great. You could master it and put yourself in position to gain the recognition and money you deserve.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll gain confidence as you dedicate yourself to improving your work. You’ll notice that the more confident you get, the less you care about what others think.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Just because you feel something is true doesn’t make it so. Feelings are not facts. The more you accept this the better you will be at staying positive.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 2): Someone who believes in you will give you praise in January, and a financial bonus follows. The entertainment is excellent in 2011, and your friends facilitate humor, adventure and fun. New technology and skills make life easier in May. Pisces and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 4, 2, 11, 19 and 40.