Horoscope: Dec. 7

Aries (March 21-April 19): You know that what you feel like inside counts more than how you look. Still, when people compliment your exterior, you take it to heart.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s not enough to have good intentions. The ideas have to be exciting enough to propel you forward.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Check the instructions, read the manual and ask the experts because today it will be important to do things right.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You decide if something is useful and valuable to you; once the decision is made, you don’t change your mind.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You want to take on more, but will you be able to handle it with grace? Ask around. You have knowledgeable friends who can help.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It takes talent to keep abreast of change. You’ve accepted that it’s a lifelong process. Your lack of resistance makes it easier for you to see the opportunities in every new situation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You put your whole self into a project. Your commitment level allows you to elevate this task to an art form.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You have an urge to be creative, so make something. You already have just about everything you need to do it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sometimes it feels like what you’re doing is insignificant in the scheme of things. Do it anyway, with as much pride and enthusiasm as you can muster.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What someone considers beautiful might not be your cup of tea, and that’s definitely something you can keep to yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are not out to save the world, but rather to savor its many delights. When you focus on the wonders, they do get more wonderful.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Teaching others isn’t just something you do — it’s a need inside you. Today you’ll have a willing participant for your exercises.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 7): You’ll create circumstances that make it easy for you to get the results you desire. Your influence increases as you become a bigger help in the lives of others. You’ll bond over shared projects this month and next. February brings an exciting excursion. Your extra work will bump up your income and position. Sagittarius and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 30, 2, 11, 4 and 18.