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December 18 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday December 18. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Wednesday December 18, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Your idealism is part of your charm, Aries, but under today’s starmap, you’ll need to temper your unflagging optimism with a hefty dose of reality. Swagger is good in the competitive world, but you might miss your mark by a country mile if you get carried away. Looking past the obstacles helps you manifest big goals, but wishful thinking won’t carry you to the finish line. As the Sun clashes with dreamy Neptune today, force yourself to sit down, run the numbers and gather all the facts you’ll need to get Version 2.0 off the ground.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Make no assumptions when it comes to group dynamics today, Bull. Friendly chitchat could belie someone’s deeper, shadowy motives, so stay on your guard. As the Sun squares off with slippery Neptune, it may come to light that someone is secretly trying to advance their own agenda or undercut you behind your back. Do a little sleuthing and don’t back down from tough questions. Word to the wise: Make sure you’re playing fair, too.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Two heads will be way better than one today, Gemini, so rather than go it alone, reach out to someone who’s got some experience under their belt. With the Sun in your partnership zone linked up with intuitive Neptune in your career corner, the shortest distance between two points may be a spiral, not a straight line. Be creative in your approach to a situation that’s left you stymied. If you’re ready to ink a deal, read the fine print—and hire a good attorney to nail down those all-important deets!
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
No shortcuts today, Cancer! A tricky connection between the Sun in your systematic sixth house and creative Neptune flashes a warning light on your trajectory. While it might be tempting to skip a step or two or run a decision by the super-busy project head, that could backfire and wind up costing you twice as much time in the long run. This is a day to follow protocol and cross every “t.” But at the end of the day, being methodical could be the very thing that gives you the competitive edge.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Flattery might get you everywhere, but how susceptible are you to that same tactic when it’s directed at YOU? Today, someone very appealing isn’t being subtle in wooing you. Of course it’s great for your ego, but don’t fall for a silver-tongued charmer. You’re only interested in the genuine article, and anyone whose intentions aren’t honorable will be like empty calories. Under today’s obfuscating Sun-Neptune alignment, find out more about this would-be pursuer. Too easily charmed could mean too easily harmed—the opposite of what you want!
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
You may need more attention and affection than you’re getting, Virgo—but maybe that’s because you’re looking for it in the wrong places. Under today’s disenchanting square between the big-hearted Sun and hazy Neptune, people might not honor their commitments. It’s also possible that your desires caused you to misread someone’s intentions. You’re perfectly capable of taking care of yourself when this person isn’t there for you. Turn this into an opportunity to expand your social horizons. With an open mind, you could attract all sorts of fascinating new friends (or more).
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Has a certain relationship or group dynamic gotten off track, Libra? As the sign of balance, you’re sensitive to these kinds of inequities. And truth be told, they can throw you off your game in a heartbeat. Today, as the Sun clashes with foggy Neptune, do something to reset the scales. You might have to broach a difficult subject, but it’ll be worth it in the name of fairness. When it comes to other people’s problems, resist the urge to jump in and offer help. Ultimately the best assist is allowing them to figure things out for themselves.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
No, Scorpio, you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but you CAN strike a happy balance between practical and fanciful. Of course you’re tempted by all things delicious and decadent, but your all-or-nothing sign can easily slide down that slippery slope of excess. Under today’s dodgy square between fuzzy Neptune and the Sun in your money zone, you need to be crystal-clear about your income and your expenses. And with Neptune in your romance corner, it wouldn’t hurt to apply the same sharp focus to your love life.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Quick: Get the code to the vault and lock your secrets in there securely, Sag. Today’s squirrely Sun-Neptune square threatens to bamboozle the best of you today, so stay on your pointy toes. Obviously if something sounds too good to be true it probably isn’t, but stay on guard for false promises uttered by fake friends. Anyone who trash-talks mutual pals in your company is likely to be doing the same about you to them. General rule, Archer: When they go low, you go high!
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Trusting your gut will serve you better than all the confusing and conflicting “facts” being bandied about today. A befuddling jam-up of the Sun in your intuitive zone and perceptive Neptune in your communication corner gives you a distinct advantage over the competition—if you listen to that wise voice inside your head and don’t let anyone BS you with misleading information. You might not be able to get to the bottom of things now, but at least you’ll be able to avoid swerving into a ditch of false data.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Money can get funny today, Aquarius, and not in a Netflix comedy special kind of way. Squirrely Neptune in your financial sector is facing off with the Sun in your friendship corner. While you enjoy sharing things with your pals when you go out, you might be bothered by the fact that one or two folks in your circle conveniently never have cash when it’s time to pay the bill or consistently forget to pay back your twenty. It’s time to speak up. It may be awkward in the moment, but the alternative is letting their debt continue to grow.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday December 18
Don’t fall for the hype today, Pisces! Are you seeing the holes in others’ overblown promises and projections? Your definition of “success” has always been different from that of the masses, but today, as your ruler Neptune locks horns with the resplendent Sun in your career zone, you could be blinded by the trappings of “prosperity.” Nothing wrong with making money, Pisces—just be careful you’re not getting sucked into a dangerous game or charmed by a snake-oil salesman.
