Moon Alert

We have the "all clear" today to shop (whether you spend $10 or 10 million) and make important decisions. The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Since you might still be recouping from a madcap New Year's Eve, today you want to keep things low key and mellow. You're not going to be frivolous or over-the-top about anything. It's great day for artists who want to practice or exercise discipline in their craft.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is an excellent day to handle minor repairs at home. Discussions with parents and older relatives will be practical and productive. You want to reduce waste and inefficiency. You like to see things unfold as well as they possibly can.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You'll be careful in all your dealings with everyone today. You feel conservative and conscientious. You certainly won't promise more than you can deliver. Discussions will be serious and practical. You'll be very thorough in anything you have to do.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You feel thrifty today. If you can see ways to reduce costs, and cut back on expenses you will. In turn, you're wondering about how to get the best value for your money. You might be looking for ways to earn money on the side. You want to have a good hedge against a rainy day in the future.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Moon is in your sign today making a strong aspect to Saturn. This keeps you sober and serious. It also makes you careful, thorough, and self disciplined in your approach to whatever you do. You'll mind your p's in q's, and clean up after yourself. (Well done.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an excellent day to work behind the scenes or work alone. If you're doing any kind of research, the results will be fruitful because you have wonderful powers of concentration today. You're also persevering and determined to get things done. Great mindset for the new year!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Someone older than you, probably a female, might have excellent advice for you today. Or this could be vice versa. Listen to the experience of others because whatever you learn today could cause you to modify your dreams and goals for the future. (You never know where you're going to get your next hot tip.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

No matter what you're doing today, others will notice you in a positive way. In particular, bosses, parents, teachers, and VIPs will view you as being conscientious, steady Eddie, reliable, and practical. They're impressed with how well you can walk your talk. (Good press is always nice.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is the perfect day to make long-range travel plans. It's also a great day to think about future education possibilities, extensive training, or how to make the best of opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine, and the law. Do what you can because you're in a practical frame of mind.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Stay on top of your financial matters today. This is a good day to wrap up loose details with inheritances, insurance matters, shared property, debt, and anything you own jointly with anyone else. You can get a lot done because you have excellent powers of concentration.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Conversations with partners and close friends will be practical today. It's a good day to tackle subjects about tangible matters or future security. You want to nail down some loose ends. Someone older than you could have good advice.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might be taking care of somebody today. Whatever you do, you will be very calm about your approach to things. Nothing will overwhelm you. You're quite aware of your feelings today.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Kate Bosworth (1983) shares your birthday today. You have high standards for yourself. You're hard-working and committed; nevertheless, you're also very social. You enjoy the company of others and in fact, your desire for the company of others might be the only thing that keeps you from working too hard! You have a wonderful imagination. Your year ahead will be fun, social and beneficial for relationships.