Horoscopes Dec. 8, 2022: Ian Somerhalder, trust your instincts

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ian Somerhalder, 44; Dominic Monaghan, 46; Teri Hatcher, 58; James Galway, 83.

Happy Birthday: Stay on track, no matter what others do or say. Trust your instincts, not what someone tells you. Take refuge in places and with people you trust; it will help you stick to your morals and ethics. Focus on the simple truth, and scorn those who exaggerate or try to take advantage of you. Protect your rights and reputation. Your numbers are 2, 9, 20, 26, 32, 39, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Live and learn. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Your experience will help you reach your goals and enrich your life. You have the skills to get things done and overcome obstacles. Travel and romance are favored. 4 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Uncertainty regarding what to do next is prevalent. Consider what you enjoy doing most and find a way to incorporate it into your daily routine. Consider offering a service that helps others and allows you to build assets and lower debt. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The prime way to look and do your best is through hard work, dedication and realistic expectations. Looking for the good in every situation, person and experience will help you achieve your objective. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stick to what’s real and working for you, and walk away from chaos and discord. Place more trust in yourself and what you can do instead of relying on someone else. Participate in ventures that promise to help those less fortunate. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen carefully, ask questions and substantiate the information you gather. There is no room for error, and taking risks will affect your mental and physical well-being. An honest assessment will lead to better choices. Rethink your spending habits. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take one step at a time and handle situations with those you live or work alongside with understanding. Be open to suggestions and changes that will ease tension. Do something you’ve never done and see what develops. Don’t overspend or exaggerate. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Play by the rules, use your skills to get ahead and align yourself with those just as eager as you to make a difference. Changing your surroundings will increase awareness and encourage better decisions regarding where and how you live. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your finances in order and ensure everyone you are involved with pays their fair share. Joint ventures and shared expenses are not favored. Simplify your lifestyle and select an investment that grounds you. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be honest with yourself and others. Don’t shy away from the truth because you don’t relish conflict. It’s best to be upfront about how you feel and move forward than to wallow in your misery. Honesty is the best policy. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refuse to let insecurities stop you from living your dream. Let your originality shine through. A change at home will turn out better than anticipated and encourage you to spend more time enjoying what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll have the stamina to get a home improvement project up and running. Arrange to show off what you are doing to friends and relatives. A suggestion someone makes may tempt you, but don’t go over budget to please someone’s whims. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Examine all the fine details until you feel confident you are aware of all the ups and downs that can unfold. Preparation will be necessary if you want to avoid falling behind. Don’t let anger slip into conversations. Protect your reputation and position. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are outgoing, friendly and sensitive. You are passionate and innovative.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

Visit Eugenialast.com, or join Eugenia on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn.

Want a link to your daily horoscope delivered directly to your inbox each weekday morning? Sign up for our free Coffee Break newsletter at mercurynews.com/newsletters or eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.