Moon Alert

Caution: All day-to-day, it's a poor time to shop or make important decisions or commitments.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It's OK to do home repairs today or even to have family discussions. However, do not buy items for your home today; and similarly, do not make important commitments with family members. Later, you will wish you didn't. This is a squirrelly kinda day.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are full of serious thoughts about your future. Resist the temptation to suddenly respond to suggestions from friends or groups today. You might think you have all your ducks in a row -- but maybe not. An edgy impulsiveness underlies your thinking now. Be careful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Definitely heed the warning about spending money today. You are tempted to buy something suddenly, or make a sudden change to your financial situation -- especially how you earn money. Today is not the day to do it. I repeat -- not the day. Just fill your databank.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a funny mix of caution and rash impulses. Fortunately, you generally feel your way through life judging much by your own gut instincts. This is a wildly creative day; and it's also an excellent day to kick around ideas with friends. But wait until tomorrow to act. (Or sing.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Feelings of responsibility for others or important situations tempt you to do something unusual or serious today. Don't do it. You can think about it, you can talk about it, you can worry about it -- but do not act, until tomorrow. Invisible little gremlins will sabotage decisions made today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a wonderful day for lively discussions with partners and friends. Feel free to pontificate profundity with your pals. You know so much trivia and details about so many things. Today is a good day to show off what you now. (Modestly, of course) The human body has about 20 square feet of thin skin.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You're charged with energy to expedite matters, and set armies marching. Yes, you are full wonderful energy and great plans for the future -- but today is not the day to give the word to anyone. Instead just schmooze and chat to co-workers and important VIPs. Do your Libra thang.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a fabulous day for creative thought and discussion. Out-of-the-box thinking allows you to appreciate new systems of thought, unusual philosophies and different religions. Tolerance comes easily to you now. You see that in truth, we are all in this Big Soup together.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Someone could surprise you by springing a bunch of responsibilities upon you. Do not accept or reject this today. Tell others that you need to sleep on it and give it all a sober, second thought. Avoid important financial decisions today. Don't give away the farm.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a great day to talk to others. People's minds are bubbling with a weird combination of common sense and off the wall thinking. You will impress others with your observations. Nevertheless, this is a poor day to act on your thinking. Just take notes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some heavy discussions could take place at work today. You're not surprised. You've been expecting the other shoe to drop. Whammy! But you really can't trust what's going down. It's all smoke and mirrors. Even your own bright ideas are suspect. Do nothing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a fabulous, creative day. Do anything connected with the arts, writing, photography -- you name it. Your thinking is out-of-the-box and flying high. Playful activities with children can be delightful. Just don't spend money on anything.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Magician Harry Blackstone, Jr. (b. 1934) shares your birthday. You become technically proficient at whatever you choose. In part, you want to earn a good living in life. You often live in two worlds: one public, one private. You choose what you want to reveal. Significant changes take place this year, perhaps as important as in 1994.