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December 5 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday December 5. 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 5, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Existential crisis alert! Normally your “just do it” sign acts first and asks questions later (if ever). But today, as the Sun syncs up with Mercury retrograde in philosophical Sagittarius and your expansive ninth house, you’ll find yourself questioning everything! Being a jack or jane of all trades no longer satisfies you; you’re craving mastery! This is a stellar time to sign up for a January workshop or to find yourself a mentor to work with in Q1. If you’re ready to share some of YOUR wisdom, research appropriate outlets.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Don’t blink! Your unwavering attention is needed today, Taurus, as the Sun syncs up with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, your eighth house of joint resources. Boundary issues could get triggered, and you may feel like raising the emotional drawbridge. Romantically speaking, you might realize that you’re tired of always being the one to compromise. Or perhaps you sense your partner is hiding a secret. Whatever the issue, it’s worth discussing it in a calm, cool manner. That’s the first step to solving the problem, hopefully for good.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Partnerships can flip from light and breezy to dark and stormy in the time it takes to read someone’s text. Today, the passionate Sun merges with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, your realm of dynamic duos. In business and in love, you may suddenly feel the need to establish clearer boundaries and to bring up issues of accountability. Everything in good stead? This is a perfect opportunity for a relationship tune-up. Single? Your “picker” won’t be at its most reliable today, so don’t get swept off by someone’s first impression.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
You may still be stuffed from Thanksgiving, but you don’t have to sit around in a food coma. Today, as the Sun links up with Mercury retrograde in your sixth house of well-being, push yourself up off the couch and go for a walk. Once you start moving, you may crave more. Join a gym—or become a regular at yours—and find a class that will keep you pumped up. Don’t let the holidays be a reason to slack on self-care.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Simmer down! You want to tune out the outer world and listen for messages from your muse today as the Sun connects to Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, your fifth house of creativity and self-expression. If you’ve been taking your talents for granted, it’s time to get a little more serious about them. Withhold judgment for now and just start devoting a few hours a week (and more on weekends) to pursuing your craft—whatever it may be. Aim high and make art your priority.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Who’s in control here, Virgo: you—or your emotions? Today, when the ego-driven Sun mashes up with Mercury retrograde in your fourth house of sentimentality, it’s a coin toss. Normally you keep those intense feelings carefully labeled and tucked away for (occasional) display. But thanks to this planetary pairing, the waterworks could switch on without warning. Go ahead and feel what you’re feeling, but stop short of actually telling the boss where she can go.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Today, as the Sun teams up with Mercury retrograde in your thoughtful third house, you might only be able to see the clouds and not the silver linings. Even if you can’t change the situation, you CAN change your reaction to it. You can certainly take a few small, proactive steps in the direction you want to steer this. The people you surround yourself with can have a strong influence on your moods, so choose your companions wisely—and proactively.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
As the end of the fiscal year approaches—and the Sun aligns with Mercury retrograde—visions of bank statements and spreadsheets may be dancing in your head. Whether you’re saving for a specific goal or just trying to pay off your debt, you need to get serious about your spending habits. Set up an early January appointment with a financial adviser or someone who can help you think pragmatically about your bottom line.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Like it or not, all eyes will be on you today as the attention-commanding Sagittarius Sun teams up restraining Mercury retrograde in your sign. Under these spotlight-dodging skies, you may be more interested in promoting an unappreciated cause than tooting your own trumpet. Still, this mashup emphasizes YOUR needs—and you are only human. Let someone close to you know how much you appreciate them, then don’t be afraid to add a little request, (as in, and I would REALLY love it if you…).
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Flex the muscles of your helping hands, Cap. You may be in particularly charitable spirits today as the Sun links up with Mercury retrograde in your twelfth house of healing. Your urge to give time, money or advice to a loved one in need is admirable, but don’t cross the line between compassion and fostering codependence. And remember: Generosity is a two-way street. When you let someone help you, you’re giving THEM the gift of good karma!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Your outgoing sign loves your friends (all 6,000 of them) and being a part of a solid group. But today, as the Sun collides with Mercury retrograde, you may realize that a certain connection could benefit from stronger boundaries. It feels awkward to have to tell someone, for instance, that you’re not comfortable with their gossiping about a mutual friend or making mean-girl jokes about a colleague. But if you don’t, chances are they’ll never stop.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday December 5
Your easygoing sign gets uncomfortable at even a whiff of self-aggrandizement or blatant ambition. But today, as the intuitive Sun gets checked by Mercury retrograde in your career zone, you might need to rethink that extreme level of modesty. You could be tapped for a new position that brings more money, responsibility—and prestige. Don’t shuck off the praise and attention, Fish. You’ve been working hard for this, and it only makes sense that people would notice. But no resting on your laurels. If you want to clinch the deal, you may have some extra legwork to do.
