Horoscope: Wednesday, Dec 8

Try to rise above the potential tension and rough spots of the day, Aries. Do yourself a favor and don't feel like you have to stoop to another's level. Take pride in your actions and do things with confidence. Work with the negativity. The worst thing to do would be to ignore it. Approach problems squarely as soon as they arise. Don't dredge up the past. It's time to move forward.

You may have to call on a well-connected friend for assistance over the next 48 hours, but make sure it sounds like a request and not an order. They are under no obligation to rescue you from your own mistakes, so you must ask nicely.

Self-discipline is the key to success this week, especially when dealing with people who seem to rub you up the wrong way for the fun of it. Most likely it’s just a clash of personalities, so don’t take it too seriously. Stay calm and carry on.

You probably won’t be in the mood for work today but that’s okay. You will accomplish more in the long-term if you slow down and give your physical, mental and emotional batteries a chance to recharge. They’re all running a bit low.

You have always been a seeker after truth and over the next few days you will go even further in your quest for knowledge. Something you see or hear will open your mind to new possibilities and inspire you to find answers of your own.

Today’s Mars-Mercury union in your sign will encourage you to speak up about the things that matter to you. Yes, almost certainly you will annoy people in positions of power, but no matter. Your passion is more than a match for their negativity.

By all means try to stay on the right side of partners and loved ones today but don’t think that means you have to give in to any unreasonable demands. They will respect you more if you can show that you are not an easy touch.

Life is a game and if you keep that fact in mind today you won’t go far wrong. More importantly, you won’t get too upset when you see that others are not doing the things that you want them to do. It’s a game for them as well.

Give the people you love room to grow over the next few days. Yes, you may think you know what is best for them, and maybe you do, but you won’t gain anything by trying to restrict their freedom or stifle their creativity. Let them be themselves.

You might be a bit confused with the mood of the day, Virgo, which fosters quick action and a sporadic approach to things. More than likely, this approach isn't exactly in line with your usual methodical protocol. Do what you can to merge with this energy in order to add a more spontaneous spark to your daily routine. Take a walk on the wild side today.

Don’t give away too many clues about what you are up to. Your rivals are not as dumb as you think and will be able to put the pieces together quite easily. The less they know of your plans the more likely it is you will succeed.

Your dreams work out quite nicely in your head, Scorpio, but the problem now is how to turn them into some sort of real life scenario. Be careful of taking too intellectual of an approach. When it comes to relationships, things don't normally happen logically or rationally. You're going to have to leave a great deal up to chance, so just learn to deal with things as they come.

There has been a distinct improvement in your position in recent days, and that’s good, but don’t take that as a sign you can now slow down. On the contrary, you need to step up the pace over the next 24 hours, especially on the work front.

Why do you think you have something to prove? Why do you think you need to be bigger and better than everyone else? Whatever the reason it will pay you to calm down and take life at a more relaxed pace this weekend. Don’t bust a gut!

You fear losing something you have grown attached to but you need to understand that the more you try to hold on to it the more painful the parting is likely to be. Let it go with a glad heart. Something even better will soon take its place.

The last few weeks have been a little too serious for your tastes, but this is good for you every once in a while, Aquarius. You may have a tendency to want to play, which sometimes keeps you from getting your work done. Take today to try and get your daily life organized so you can have time to take care of your responsibilities and have a little fun.

If someone offers you something of value this week you must grab it with both hands. But you need to be aware of the fact that it isn’t a gift. It may be the season of goodwill but you will be expected to give something of value in return.

If a project is still not going the way you want it to go then maybe you should take it as a sign that you need to get help. There are plenty of people who would love to assist you but they won’t do so unless you ask.