Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.
Happy Birthday for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025:
You are courageous, purposeful and want to succeed. Sometimes you’re recklessly daring! You like the good things in life. This year is the beginning of a nine-year cycle, with new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Be ready to define your goals and take action. Prepare for leadership.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Today people notice you, and some even know personal details about your private life. Meanwhile, for the next few weeks, you might be involved with younger people more than usual. You will also give more thought to your future goals. Tonight: “Busted!”
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Today you need to satisfy your need for adventure! Go someplace you’ve never been before. Mercury changes signs today, which will cause you to make plans about your professional life and think about new studies you might explore. Discussions with bosses will go well. Tonight: Travel plans change.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
Today Mercury moves into the part of your chart that makes you want to travel or make travel plans for the future. It will also stimulate your desire to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine, the law or higher education. What ideas are you nursing? Tonight: Check your finances.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Today you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others because the Moon is opposite your sign. This is a small thing, but it’s a fact. Therefore, be prepared to compromise a little and be accommodating. Focus on shared values and shared property. Tonight: Be cooperative.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Today you want to be efficient. You want to pull your act together so that you’re on top of your game. This is good. You also might want to look for ways or ponder new approaches to improving your health. Expect to encounter a chatty person today. Yada, yada, yada. Tonight: Check on your pets.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today you feel playful and more relaxed. Even though you’re keen to be productive right now because both Mercury and the Sun are in your House of Employment, today you will cut yourself some slack. Do something that pleases you. Have fun! Tonight: Be vigilant with your kids.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Because the Moon is at the bottom of your chart, likewise, you will feel more like relaxing at home. You might be involved more than usual with a female family member. Nevertheless, this is also a playful, creative time for you! New love might blossom! Tonight: Family surprise.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Despite your penchant to cocoon at home and interact with family, today is a busier day. Expect to talk to siblings, relatives and neighbors. You want to explore new ideas, see new places and meet new faces, which is why you feel more eager and alert. Home repairs need attention. Tonight: Pay attention.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
This is a fast-paced time for you. In particular, today you might have some moneymaking ideas. If shopping, you will be inclined to make emotional rather than practical choices. Therefore, keep your receipts in case you change your mind later. Be prepared. Tonight: Check your money.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign, which will make you more emotional than usual. However, it has the added benefit of slightly improving your good luck. You might test this by asking the universe for a favor — something minor. Maybe you need approval for something. Try it. Tonight: Impulsive!
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
Today Mercury moves into your sign to join the Sun, which makes you keen to share your ideas with others. Your mind will be busy and will jump from one issue to another. This is a good day to express your ideas to someone. You’ll also enjoy a chance to travel. Tonight: Solitude.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Although you are happy to play things low-key today, some kind of connection with a female friend or acquaintance could be important to you. This is also an excellent time to shop for wardrobe goodies, including shoes and boots. (You like to be well shod.) Tonight: Surprise.
BORN TODAY
Actress Rosamund Pike (1979), actor Alan Cumming (1965), actor James Cromwell (1940)