Daily horoscope for Dec. 1, 2024

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon in Sagittarius occurs at 1:21 a.m. EST.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024:

You’re flamboyant, feisty and colorful. Without a doubt, you’re independent and strong-minded. You walk your path. This is a playful year, which will please you. Old friends might reappear. Make time to socialize and enjoy yourself. Let your guard down and have some fun!

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Travel, higher education, publishing, medicine and the law have your attention. Due to Mercury retrograde, these areas might be plagued with delays, misunderstandings and mistakes. Nevertheless, you can more quickly wrap up old business in these same areas. Tonight: Learn. This Week: Toe the line. Travel restrictions.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Your focus on shared property, debt, loans, inheritances and insurance matters is timely because Mercury retrograde will do two things: It will create delays and goofy mistakes in these areas, but it will also help you finish things quickly. A mixed blessing. Tonight: Check your finances. This Week: Impulsive travel, even though money is tight.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Dealings with partners, spouses and close friends are jinxed by miscommunications, missed appointments, errors and forgetful issues. On top of this, ex-partners are back in your world or your dreams. Wrap up loose details. Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: Passionate, affectionate feelings along with relationship responsibilities.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★
You’re keen to accomplish as much as possible, which is why it’s so maddening that Mercury retrograde is creating delays and errors to your work as well as health issues. But Mercury retrograde will also help you finish old business quickly. Tonight: Work. This Week: You feel you must conform. Partnerships are warm.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Be as clear as possible when dealing with your kids and romantic partners, because Mercury retrograde will create misunderstandings. Furthermore, you might hear from old flames or they might appear in your dreams. Mercury retrograde is over Sunday, Dec. 15. Tonight: Socialize. This Week: Children are an increased responsibility. Walk the line.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
Although Mercury retrograde might attract family members back into your world, it will also help you finish home projects and repairs, and wrap up family issues that have been on the back burner, especially dealing with a parent. Use this advantage. Tonight: Rest. This Week: Social opportunities despite increased family responsibilities.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Mercury retrograde will create frustrating issues for you right now with delayed transportation, car problems, mixed-up communications, silly errors, misplaced items and forgetfulness. Keep your cool for the next two weeks. Tonight: Discussions. This Week: It’s a serious week. Possible spontaneous entertaining at home.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Delays and mistakes are frustrating when it impacts your earnings, cash flow and possessions. Therefore, be observant. Ideally, postpone purchasing cars, computers and cellphones this month! Tonight: Check your belongings. This Week: Money is tight. Nevertheless, you’re friendly and popular.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
You’re empowered because both the Sun and the Moon are in your sign! Nevertheless, for the next two weeks, Mercury retrograde will create goofy errors, delays and misunderstandings. Tonight: You’re strong. This Week: Restrictions might hold you back. Monitor your money and possessions.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You are one sign that can benefit from this Mercury retrograde, because it will help you to research and dig into the past for answers to problems or historical information. Note: It’s a poor time to buy computers, phones or ground transportation. Tonight: Privacy. This Week: Things appear worse than they are. Life is good.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
This Mercury retrograde will attract old friends from the past back into your life. You love your friends. (Well, most of them.) This is a social, friendly time for you. However, be patient with partners and close friends. Tonight: Socialize. This Week: Don’t let someone older clip your wings.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
You continue to look good to everyone with the Sun at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. Be aware that with the Moon there as well, people know personal details about your private life. (Is it time for some damage control?) Tonight: Be aware. This Week: Authority figures have the last word. (For this week.)