Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 10 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Happy Birthday for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024:
You are a private person who likes to help others. You are hardworking, imaginative and an excellent problem-solver. This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family. Therefore, take good care of yourself so you can be a resource to others. Friends and family will help you.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
After the Moon Alert today, you’ll have lots of mental energy to get things done. Furthermore, in negotiations with others you’ll be proactive, confident and courageous. Your decision-making instincts will be excellent. It’s a good day to learn something new. Tonight: Happy conversations.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Wait until after the Moon Alert is over to make financial decisions today. These decisions might concern purchasing something or figuring out a way to boost your earnings. Either way, you will be energetic, but you might be impulsive. Make sure you don’t do something you regret later. Tonight: Check your belongings.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
After that Moon Alert is over today, the Moon moves into your sign, which will make you more emotional than usual. However, it will also slightly boost your good luck! That means today is a good day to ask the universe for a favor. It’s also a great day for a short trip. Tonight: You win!
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
You’re happy you’re working alone today, especially after the Moon Alert is over. Nevertheless, you will still be active pulling strings behind the scenes. Be patient with delays, mistakes and mixed-up communications at work, because Mercury is in retrograde. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Conversations with friends and members of groups will be dynamic today, especially after the Moon Alert. Relations with partners and spouses are smooth and supportive. Nevertheless, minor disputes with old flames and situations about sports, kids and social outings might occur. (Ouch.) Tonight: Friendships.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
After the Moon Alert today, you’re high-viz! People will notice you more than usual. In fact, some will know personal details about your private life. (Does this require some damage control?) Fortunately, relations with co-workers are positive. In fact, a work-related romance could begin. (Be patient with family.) Tonight: You’re admired.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Avoid important decisions this morning during the Moon Alert today. Afterward, you want to get outta Dodge. You need a change of scenery. In discussions with others, you will be persuasive in stating your views. Pay attention to everything you do to avoid accidents. Easy does it. Tonight: Explore!
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Postpone financial decisions today until after the Moon Alert is over. Discussions about shared property, taxes and insurance issues will be energetic. However, they also might benefit home and family. Meanwhile, avoid disputes that might arise. (It was ever thus.) Tonight: Check your finances.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because after the Moon Alert today, the Moon will be opposite your sign. (That’s just how things work.) Discussions with partners and friends will be lively and friendly, as long as you are cooperative. Tonight: Listen.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
You have strong opinions today when it comes to your health and wellness. You might even share these ideas with others. Because you have a lot of energy, use today to resolve minor issues with co-workers. Take a look at your routine to see how you might improve it. Nurture yourself. Tonight: Work.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
This is a playful and creative day! Anyone involved in creative projects can be productive today. In fact, after the Moon Alert is over, you’ll be gung-ho talking to family members, especially parents. You’re excited about something, but it might be a secret. Tonight: Socialize.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
Today holds mixed messages for you. In one way, you’re out there flying your colors. No question. And yet, after the Moon Alert is over today, you might want to hide at home (with good food and drink). Do whatever makes you feel happy. Tonight: Cocoon.
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