Moon alert
Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 6 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Taurus.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you might find that you identify with your possessions more than usual. In fact, this could be why you might be tempted to be a bit extravagant or go overboard buying something. This same sense of largess might creep into your financial negotiations. Be aware of this.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a positive day for you because the moon is in your sign, dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter. Keep in mind that you love antiques and beautiful things, and today, your financial judgment might be a bit off because of a tendency to be extravagant. “I’ll take both!”
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a playful time for you, which is why you will enjoy social outings, vacations, sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids. Basically, you want to enjoy yourself. Your positive communication style might attract others today because enthusiasm is contagious.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Be careful about going overboard with financial matters today. You might spend too much. You might give too much away. This is because there’s an aspect of “excess” influencing your financial decisions. Remember, true generosity is giving what is needed.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Be aware that you’re high-viz today, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some people know personal details about your private life. Others see you as confident but also benevolent and compassionate. This is good.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today, you might be more attracted than usual to philosophical ideas, religion and lofty topics that make you think about life and how things are and how they should be. You might examine other people’s attitudes toward politics and religion. (You’re the most observant sign in the zodiac.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are a people-oriented sign, and today, you feel generous to friends and members of groups. In fact, if making a decision about how to share something or divide an inheritance, make sure to protect your own self-interest and not give away the farm.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is an excellent day for you to shop for wardrobe goodies, although please be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert. Whether shopping or in discussions with partners and close friends, guard against going overboard. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. If shopping, keep your receipts.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Work-related travel might happen for many of you today. Whatever you do, whether it’s with your work, your health or dealing with a pet, you’ll be inclined to think big and be extravagant. However, you will also want to be benevolent, which is a good thing. Always seek the highest good.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a wonderful, fun-loving day for you! Enjoy socializing, partying and the arts, especially theater, movies and galleries. Sports events and playful times with children will please you. Romance is blessed. This is also a good day for financial speculation if you’re aware of the moon alert.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
“Hail fellow, well met!” Your interactions with others will be friendly and mutually rewarding because people are openhearted and generous today. These pleasant interactions will take place with partners, close friends and people at home, as well as members of the general public.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You feel confident, enthusiastic and ready to grab the world by the tail — but don’t bite off more than you can chew today, especially in discussions with others and making promises or commitments.
If today is your birthday
Actor Ben Miles (1966) shares your birthday. You’re imaginative, sensitive and idealistic. You’re also perceptive, practical and ready to help. This year is about socializing and having fun because your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle. Let your guard down, and loosen up a bit. Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.