Horoscope: Dec. 16

Aries (March 21-April 19): When you’re called, you respond with enthusiasm. When you’re not called, you initiate the party.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You love the ones you love for their goodness and for the unique virtues they possess. It’s not about what they can do for you; it never has been.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You have acquired a few new items or relationships, and you are trying to figure out where they fit into your world. Keep moving the pieces around.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Those who talk too much are the same ones who think too little. Your presentation will be strengthened by silence.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You may work hard at something, but you make it look effortless. Make a painstaking effort to present things as simply as possible.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everyone is a critic, a backseat driver, giving the play-by-play. But it takes a person with guts to perform the action that everyone else is commenting on.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): No matter how long you’ve lived at your current location, it seems that the one who was there before you cannot stop generating mail to that address. This may be more of a figurative problem than a literal one.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): If you lie to others, you’re a scoundrel. If you lie to yourself, you’re a visionary. Either way, you’re giving people what they want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Taking a walk without a destination is a challenge that will encourage you to discover your inner resources.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be offered tried-and-true guidance. It may not seem glamorous enough to even put into practice at this point, but you’ll be glad you did.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There are days when you love to be alone. But right now you have the company of those who both need and challenge you, so your solitude will have to wait.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Think about the happiest part of your life right now. Let your thoughts rest in that place.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 16): With great determination, you will achieve new heights. You’ll have an audience in January, and they’ll gladly pay you to hold their attention. Your lucky numbers are 30, 1, 22, 49 and 16.