Moon alert
Avoid shopping or big decisions from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Relations with partners and close friends will be intense and dynamic, especially later today. Make plans to socialize because you have strong ideas about what you want to do. Great day for sports events and fun activities with kids!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Later today, you will feel lively and energetic. You might socialize at home. You certainly make an excellent impression on others, especially bosses and authority figures. You might be keen to explore new inroads related to your job or your health.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Even though you might have a slow start today, this is a wonderful day to socialize! Make plans to enjoy fun activities with friends and family. Sports events, playful times with children and the arts will appeal. Take a mini vacation!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Family discussions will be lively and intense today. Basically, you or someone else wants to introduce improvements or better ways of doing things, especially better ways of handling shared property, costs and financial matters. (You’re thrifty and you’ll speak up.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Despite a sluggish start this morning, later in the day, you will come alive! You’ll be full of great ideas and keen to get out and do things. Physical sports and competitive activities will appeal. You might also have an intense discussion with a partner or close friend.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Trust your moneymaking ideas today because you are on the mark. You might also have excellent ideas about how to improve your job, your health or even how you take care of a pet. Meanwhile, relatives might be camped on your doorstep. Stock the fridge.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
After the moon moves into your sign today, you will swing into action! Social outings, fun times with kids, the arts and sports events will invigorate you! Expect to get involved with groups, especially teamwork and competitions. Go after what you want today because you will get it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a busy time for you; nevertheless, today you initially want to be low-key. You might want to sleep in. However, as this day wears on, you will come alive and be keen to interact with others and probably entertain at home. You might want to make home improvements.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Interactions with friends and groups will be important to you today. Very likely, you’ll attract someone to you who is powerful and intense. This could be because you’re having a physical competition with someone, or you’re making grandiose plans to travel. (No surprise there.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
People will notice you today, perhaps because you have excellent moneymaking ideas or because you’re spending money on art and beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. One thing is certain: You’re energetic, persuasive and sexy! (Some of you have a secret to hide.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Do something different today because you want adventure and a bit of stimulation! Unexpected plans involving partners and close friends might be in the mix. You might also want to do something to improve your appearance or improve the impression that you create on your world. Ideas?
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Discussions about shared property, taxes, debt, credit cards or inheritances could be intense today. Someone might want to get to the bottom of something — the real truth. Issues related to your job or your health might also come under scrutiny. Everyone wants to put in their own two cents.
If your birthday is today
Actor Ralph Fiennes (1962) shares your birthday. You are sensitive and giving. You work extremely hard because you’re a perfectionist. This year you have helped others. Next year will be a time of reflection, learning and teaching. You will explore philosophies and religions that give you a better self-awareness of the true meaning of your life.