Horoscope: Dec. 5

Aries (March 21-April 19): Understanding your emotions will empower you to know that you could choose to feel differently if and when you so desire.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your strength and intensity come through in everything you do. People read it coming off of you. You just can’t help but be who you are.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Because you’re willing to think your way through the problems and do what it takes to solve them, you will succeed.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You will direct your energy into a new area. The intensity with which you can begin anew is impressive, and you will be so busy that there won’t be time for regrets.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Be flexible and make speedy adjustments. Because you do this with such grace, you’ll get into what you do want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes you use your head; other times you lead with your heart. Today will be best navigated by doing both. A Capricorn will be helpful.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You will be involved in an emotionally heightened situation. This relationship will smooth out over time, and you will look back on this period as being very unusual.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): If you give yourself too much time to complete a task, it will take you too much time. Stay on task.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You do not enter into agreements lightly. And today you will be even more careful about what you commit to.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Because you are so ambitious and adventurous, you may be bored by the projects that others propose, preferring to hold out for something more challenging.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will feel your emotions deeply. Your passionate nature opens you up to getting hurt, but you are willing to take that risk.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You are innovative and resourceful. Use these qualities now. You’re luckiest when you are inventing.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 5): Your appreciation grows for the people who have helped you get where you are. You’ll put your team to the test this month and together you’ll reach a shining goal. You will work with someone from a foreign country and you may go there yourself. February and July are highly romantic. Your bank account swells in May. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 4, 10, 2, 33 and 50.