Moon Alert

We have the "all clear" today to shop (whether you spend $10 or 10 million). The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Just accept that you feel intense about many issues in your life right now. It just goes with the territory with whatever's happening. You might meet others who provoke self-inquiry. You're also concerned with jointly held finances and shared property.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Try to get more sleep. The Sun is as far away from your sign as it gets all year, and the Sun is your source of energy. This position of the Sun also directs your attention to partnerships and close friendships. Actually, it's a chance for you to learn more about how you relate to others.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You want to get better organized. This is wonderful! Why not get as much done as you can? Since you're unusually productive now, you will love yourself later, when you see what you actually accomplish. (How sweet it is.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You feel lighter than usual right now. You're playful, prankish, and flirtatious. Basically, you want to have fun, and you want the freedom to do your own thing. Many of you will spend more time with children. If you can slip away on a vacation -- you'll love it. New love can blossom.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Home, family and domestic activities are your top priority. Conversations with parents are particularly significant. This is the classic time to make home repairs. Similarly, you can repair family relationships as well.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is not a time to stay at home. Au contraire. It's time to get out and hustle! Short trips, buying and selling, increased reading, writing, and studying, plus time with siblings and relatives all combine to give you a jam-packed schedule with an accelerated pace. (Gasp.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For a number of different reasons, you might be thinking about your value system right now. You're certainly more concerned with money, cash flow, and how you earn your money than you usually are. But at a deeper level, what really matters? (You never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign, and Venus will soon join them as well. Planet Earth is having a strong Scorpio hit! This means opportunities and important people are easily attracted to you. This also means that you can quite literally make hay while the Sun shines!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Work alone or work behind the scenes in the next few weeks, so that you can think about what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be all about. Travel appeals. Publishing, the media, and higher education also offer opportunities. So much to do, so little time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Enjoy this time of popularity. Everyone wants to see your face. This is also an excellent time to think about your dreams and hope for the future. What would be your perfect world? What can you do to start to move in that direction?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Because the Sun is at high noon in your chart now, it's like a spotlight on you making others notice you more than usual, especially bosses, parents, VIPs and the police. You're high viz.! Not only that, because good lighting is everything -- people think you're swell. Capitalize on this.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Because you have a greater urge to travel or expand your learning and your experience of the world -- do something to feed this desire. Go somewhere different. Sign up for a course. Go back to school. Travel anywhere -- that's for sure. Spread your wings!

If Your Birthday Is Today

First lady of California/journalist Maria Shriver (1955) shares your birthday today. Even if you soft-spoken, you have a rousing energy about you. People respond to you because you have an innate ability to stimulate them. (In part, this is due to your strong enthusiasm for life.) You have a playful side, full of humor and pranks. You're very physical in your approach to life. Your year ahead will focus on partnerships and close friendships.