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December 12 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday December 12. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday December 12, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Is public opinion interfering with your love life, Aries? That’s something worth looking at during today’s rare opposition of people-pleasing Venus and your ruler renegade Mars, who is retrograde retrograde. Love, like everything else in your life, is something you prefer to customize according to your unique tastes. But judgy friends may have a little too much to say about your choice in a date or partner. Maybe they’re being protective, but if you feel confident in your life direction, politely ask them to keep their opinions to themselves. (And, ahem, stop asking them to weigh in on your every move!)
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Sensitivity levels are heightened today, but it’s not out people that are “bugging” you, Taurus; it’s actually you. No need to apologize for being a little extra emotional. Just make sure to honor your need for solitude, relaxation or a little extra comfort. And when a feeling arises, don’t brush it away. Find out what it’s trying to tell you. Maybe you need to pace yourself with holiday prep or take a timeout from being “on” for other people so you can focus on a project that you’re passionate about. This churning energy will pass in a day or two, so be gentle with yourself!
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
As the Buddha said, “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth.” So if you’ve been keeping information under wraps, now’s the time to spill it—before someone else does the dirty work for you. As diplomatic Venus in your honesty zone opposes brash Mars (retrograde), in your cheeky third house, HOW you share this data will make or break the conversation. Without minimizing things, be straightforward and use a little humor if you need to lighten the mood.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
As much as you’d like to release the control and “see where a relationship goes,” that could be extremely tricky under today’s testy Venus-Mars opposition. Not only is Venus in your intimate eighth house but Mars is in low-power retrograde mode. If you don’t get clear information about people’s intentions, you could spiral into obsessive wondering and lose hours of important productivity time. Worse still? Your imagination could spin up stories that are far more troubling than the actual truth. Get your questions answered, Cancer.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Want to get a certain relationship back on track, Leo? And moreover, are you willing to do what it takes? That’s no small consideration today as love planets Venus and Mars stretch into a rare opposition. Under this exhausting mashup, you could fall prey to overgiving. But with combative Mars retrograde in your sign, you could be equally guilty of making impossible demands. What’s probably best right now is to retreat to your separate corners and let the tension dissipate. Today, it’s just too easy to get caught in a tug of war.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Snippy, snippy, Virgo. Your fuse could be shorter than usual today, especially with people who fail to notice just how much you’ve been doing for them lately. But passive-aggressive barbs probably won’t get you the acknowledgment you’re hoping for. Unless you’ve repeatedly set a boundary, these “user-friendly” types may not realize that they’ve overstepped. Warm up that cold shoulder and ask for a little recognition. The other option is to stop doing them favors until your resentment passes.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
It’s one thing to share the colorful details of a story, Libra, but don’t take creative license when speculating about what lies ahead. With Venus in your romanticizing fifth house, you can see the fullest potential in every situation. But with a rare opposition from Mars—who is retrograde in your futurizing eleventh house—it’s possible that you’re misreading signals. And even if you aren’t, you could damage trust in a relationship by letting the cat out of the bag. Play it safe and save any personal announcement posts to Drafts!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Venus is nestled in your sensitive fourth house, but today, she’s locked in a tense tango with her dance partner, Mars. When emotions arise, you may think that it’s best to keep a stiff upper lip. But what you need more than anything is to be heard and understood. Now for the other problem: People can’t give you their attention on demand. You may have to sit with your own stormy feelings longer than you’d prefer. Grab your journal or work off some angst at the gym. Just don’t take this mood out on the people you love!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Is it the right time to “open the kimono,” as the expression goes? As diplomatic Venus, goes head-to-head with impulsive Mars (retrograde), you’re prone to blurting out information that people shouldn’t be privy to yet. Unless they’ve earned their loyalty points with you, keep discussions warm but professional. Make it your mission to gather more information, but be careful not to ask the types of questions that make THEM feel like you’re prying.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Your heart wants what it wants…until it doesn’t anymore. Uh-oh, Capricorn. Today’s fickle flip-flopping is brought to you courtesy of a somewhat rare opposition between love planets Venus and Mars. While you may feel “certain” about your next move, we encourage you to sleep on it. This headstrong energy could vaporize tomorrow, and you’ll regret doing anything that can’t at least be negotiated a little.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
Don’t try to force “togetherness” today, Aquarius. With pleasure planet Venus in your sign, you have a pretty strong idea of what will make you happy. But a rare opposition from her co-pilot, Mars—who is retrograde in Leo and your relationship house—could pull you into a people-pleasing spiral. Rather than shape-shift, find out what others are into, then state your desires. If compromising feels like a sacrifice, break off and do your own thing. Plan to come back and share stories at the end of the day!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 12
There’s a bright line between “ignoring your instincts” and “letting go of control.” And most days, you see it clearly. But thanks to a rare opposition between rosy Venus and retrograde Mars, you may be more swayed by feelings than facts. Before you get swept up in a romantic notion—walk yourself through a few possible outcomes. Could you handle the worst-case scenario here? Only you can answer that, Pisces, but if the risk is more than a minor one, we recommend exerting willpower instead of throwing caution to the wind.
