Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST today (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
Happy Birthday for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025:
You are imaginative, fun-loving and enthusiastic. You have a perceptive mind and you’re eager to explore life. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Expect major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Prepare for a leadership role.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
This is a lively, productive day! You have lots of energy to put into whatever interests you, whether it’s your work, your health, dealing with a pet or catching up on old business. You might make home improvements. Plus, you make a favorable impression on everyone! Tonight: Cooperate.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
This is a great day to socialize! If you’re traveling or on vacation, you’ll be lucky. Not only are you up for fun today, you want to explore new territory and see new places. You want to do something different! Someone older might help you. Tonight: Work.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Mixed messages are coming to you today. In one way, you might want to have some quiet time at home and enjoy time alone. But in another way, you’re invigorated and eager to make home improvements and positive changes. A parent or an authority figure might help you do this. Tonight: Relax.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
You’re eager to communicate with others today; you have something to say. Many of you are learning something profound, perhaps at school or from another country, or something related to medicine or the law. Whatever this is, you want to share it with someone. Tonight: Cocoon.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
This is a positive day for those of you at work. You might see ways to boost your income. However, some of you are also shopping with fervor and enthusiasm! Quite possibly, an inheritance or a gift from someone older will make you feel richer. Tonight: Communicate!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with Mars and the Sun, which means you have energy! You want to socialize! You want to get out and have fun with others. Sports events, playful activities with children and the arts will all appeal to you. Go, go, go! Tonight: Check your belongings.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today you have the energy to make home improvements; nevertheless, you might just relax at home. You enjoy having a beautiful home, but sometimes you like to take it easy for several days and stay in your robe. Then suddenly, you jump up and pull everything back together. Voila! Tonight: You win!
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Enjoy the company of friends today, especially female acquaintances. You’re eager to get out and talk to others. You want to take short trips, enjoy appointments and be on the run in an upbeat, enthusiastic way. However, it’s also a good day to practice or hone a particular skill. Tonight: Solitude.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
You’re high-viz today, and you make a great impression on everyone. You also might be keen to do something to boost your earnings. (Or perhaps you’re shopping.) Either way, the money is flowing. Family traditions or the respect of an older family member will be important today. Tonight: Schmooze.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Travel plans are exciting. This is the ideal day to do something different. If you can travel, perfect, because you’re keen to do so. But if you can’t travel, then at least explore your surroundings. Go someplace new and different. Do something so that you feel interested about in your daily world. Tonight: You’re noticed.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
You might make an investment in art or something beautiful today, because you see it will have a long-term payoff. Meanwhile, discussions about inheritances and shared property also might take place. Whatever happens, you’re doing it quietly and privately. Tonight: Explore!
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★
This is a popular day for you! You’ll enjoy schmoozing with others. Partners and close friends might be involved with your kids. Nevertheless, something within you feels restrained. You’re being careful. Tonight: Check your finances.
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