Horoscope: Monday, Dec 16

Stop being an enabler to someone you care deeply about, Aries. It could be that you're helping to continue dangerous addictive behavior simply because you want to avoid a nasty confrontation. Realize that this is doing neither party any good. The more you perpetuate the lie, the more it will continue to hurt all parties involved. Be open and honest with your concerns.

Some new equipment made available for your use might prove fascinating, Taurus, and you're apt to want to learn as much as you can about how it works. Therefore, this is a great day to increase your computer skills. You might also want to try your hand at sound or video recording. Art combined with modern technology could well be a primary focus for today. Learn as much as you can, and have some fun in the process.

Something has affected you deeply and you are struggling hard not to show it. Why? Everyone gets emotional occasionally so don’t deny what you feel. If you keep things bottled up inside there is a danger you might explode!

Try not to worry about things over which you have no control. What will be will be and even if the worst does happen it won’t be as bad as you fear. Everything in life happens for a reason, so even if you lose you still win.

The time has come to get involved in a cause that you believe in. Reaching out in ways that not only fulfil your needs but which help other people too will bring a sense of meaning to your existence – and put you in touch with some interesting people.

A Mercury-Neptune union will open both your head and your heart to issues you may not have cared about in the past. You will also be able to see links that you had missed before. Look for connections and you will surely find them.

Your playful attitude is apt to be opposed by someone who refuses to see things your way, Leo. Walk away from those who aren't committed to helping the situation. It could be that there are people who purposefully try to sabotage your plans. You're too smart to fall into this trap. Prove to others that even though you may be happy, it doesn't mean you're gullible.

Others people will happily heap as much work on your shoulders as they can over the next few days and the sooner you call a halt the better. Don’t worry about letting them down, worry about your own physical, mental and emotional health.

You may be barking up the wrong tree today, Libra. Before you waste all your energy on your podium proclaiming your thoughts to the world, it would behoove you to stop, look around, and notice your audience. How are they reacting to your tirade? Are people walking away or are they cheering? Perhaps you need to let someone else have a turn at the microphone.

Today’s Sun-Mars link warns both that you need to work with other people and that some of those people will annoy you. You’re smart enough to know that sometimes you have to bite your tongue and say nothing. This is one of those times.

You need to let certain people know that you cannot be there for them all the time. If they ask too much of you over the next 48 hours you must tell them, in words of as few syllables as possible, that you will not be bullied or bribed.

When you feel that your friends are trying to change your everyday life, you shouldn't try to resist it so stubbornly, Sagittarius. Open up your heart and let yourself be led. You'll be surprised at the feeling of freedom this brings. You'll probably have some interesting encounters today. They might change your life completely. Get ready for an exciting day!

You will be put to the test over the next few days and how you respond will determine how much progress you make on the work front in the near future. No matter how big the challenge you must believe you can win – and you will.

You are all business at the moment and that’s good because there are a number of opportunities to take advantage of. Do what you have to do and do it quicker than anyone else. And once you are ahead of the game make sure you stay there.

You are in two minds about whether to push ahead with a project that is going to take a lot of hard work, or take things easy so you can start something even better at a later date. The best course of action is inaction – for now.

Use your instincts and your insight into human nature to apply pressure on someone who clearly needs to be guided. The more serious the mistakes they have made the easier it will be to redirect them. Everyone needs a friend like you.