Daily Horoscope for Thursday, June 23, 2005

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6 p.m. until 10:40 p.m. EDT today.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

There's no getting around it. We could be upbeat about this - but the fact is that today is mildly crunchy in different ways for different people. It doesn't have to be big crunchy. It's hangnail crunchy - ya know? Be polite to VIPs, bosses, parents and teachers. (Oh yeah.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might feel overwhelmed by your daily tasks. Why? I don't know. I don't really know what you're up to. But I do see you're busy and that you feel a bit overwhelmed. The universe isn't cooperating the way you wish it would today. You have to admit however; it's small stuff.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Money pressures and worries are such a drag. But we all feel them. There's always too much month left at the end of the money, right? Cope as best you can. Physical activity with groups and clubs is a great idea if you can swing it. You need to blow off some steam.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today's Moon directly opposes a bunch of planets in your sign. (It's almost rude.) That's why you feel mildly blocked no matter what you try to do today, especially with respect to talking to partners and close friends and dealing with the general public. Did I leave anyone out?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Basically, you'd like to hide somewhere today. Preferably in a comfortable waterfront cabin, or perhaps you could tough it out in the lobby of sumptuous hotel. You need to get away somewhere. You need solitude. And you don't need attitude from coworkers.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

For some reason, your efforts to deal with friends and groups meet with opposition today. People don't appreciate your creative ideas. Possibly, responsibilities with children interfere with your plans. These are minor setbacks. Just keep truckin' along.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Despite the fact that you're very high viz now, and with hardly any extra effort on your part, you really impress important people. Despite the fact that the Head Honcho thinks you walk on water -- do not go up against the big brass today. Not a good idea. Wait until tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a mildly accident-prone day for you. Small stuff. Primarily, it's because you're distracted. Others will not go along with your philosophical, political, or religious ideas. Strange but true. Just accept this. This is one of those days where if the shoe fits -- it's ugly.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You're still messing around with joint property, shared holdings and the wealth of others. (Will this never go away?) Of course it will. But today is not a good day to try to force your agenda about anything because the Moon opposes your plans. Therefore, have another coffee. Sugar?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Sure the Moon is in your sign today but it opposes Mercury, then Venus, then Saturn. This is not a Polish polka. This is fingernails on the blackboard. It's not heavy-duty stuff; but it's always the little things that get you -- right?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Despite your drive and ambition to work hard today, it's tough to concentrate. The irony is you actually are working hard, but are you getting anything done? Two steps forward, one step back. The government and large institutions refuse to cooperate. Oy vay.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Parents should be extra vigilant with children today. Teachers or those who work with children should be alert. Relax -- this is all minor stuff. But little difficulties could arise. Things don't flow quite way you hope they will.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Frances McDormand (1957) shares your birthday. You're a romantic realist. (Unusual combo.) You strongly value your closest relationships in life. You have magical feelings about love, and write about or discuss these feelings. You know others need physical intimacy and caring love. Many of you study human relationships professionally. In the year ahead, major areas of your life will finish to create room for something new.

Daily Horoscope Thursday, June 23, 2005