Moon Alert

We have the All Clear today to shop and make important decisions.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

On the whole, this is an easier dating than yesterday. (Plus, Thursday's a great night to boogie.) Some of you are sneaking around having secret love affairs now. (It's not your style really.) You like to be open, forthright, cards on the table. However, secret activities of some type are taking place.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Surprise conversations with friends and groups are bit much to handle lately. People are either bizarre or doing unexpected things. Although you can style flex with the best of them, you like to have a little warning. (That way you can get up earlier and make coffee.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your desire for more freedom of action makes it difficult for you to knuckle under and follow the status quo. Your career direction seems to be up for grabs. (And you're not sure that you really care.) You feel rebellious right now. You need to be appreciated. Aawww.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

In some ways, you want to blow this pop stand. You need a break -- a change of scenery. What you really need is a refreshing introduction of new places, new faces and exciting terrain. You want to learn something new. You want adventure.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are closely connected to other people's money and possessions now. What they do affects you; what you do affects them. The important thing to be aware of is to know how much power you have or do not have in this situation. Don't be afraid to act.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Partners are unpredictable lately. One day they're on, the next day they're off. Each day you're not sure who you're dealing with -- Mr. Nice Guy or Ms. Dragon Lady? All this bizarre randomness will be hugely diminished by late October. Hang in there.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is definitely a good day to wrap up old business connected with the government, large institutions and private or hidden matters. You will be like a hot knife in butter. You can cut through all the red tape. The secret is to begin -- the next secret is to finish. (Just two secrets -- you can handle that.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Old friends and prior contacts can help you now. (Possibly people from clubs or groups you used to belong to.) Be patient and considerate. Give others more than a cursory nod. Show people the respect and attention that you would want them to show you. (Then, you'll get results.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Definitely wrap up old business especially connected with career aspirations and changes in your life direction. This is the last week of Mercury retrograde. Use it to your advantage. Go back and finish whatever is on your plate. You can make great strides now.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Although you are tempted to start new projects right now, wait until after Saturday the 20th. Work on old details that still linger. Return phone calls, e-mails, and finish old business. Wrap up matters connected with insurance, telephones and cars.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Now is the time to finish anything that you still have on your plate connected with debts, shared responsibilities, the joint ownership of anything, raising money from other sources and deciding how to spend a limited amount of money. Do it. (Now.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Whatever you are trying to achieve in previous partnerships and old relationships -- you have only a few days left to do it. After the weekend, it's full speed ahead. Therefore, if you are trying to establish an understanding in a prior relationship - iron out the details now.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor James Gandolfini (b. 1961) shares your birthday. You're thoughtful and serious about life. Naturally, you have lighthearted moments; but you guard your private world. You're capable of great success in this life. To avoid stress, you might choose more modest goals. It is entirely your choice. Major changes await you this year.