Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:45 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. EDT today.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a good time to improve things. You might want to improve your studio or work area where you do creative hobbies. You might clean up play areas with children (toy boxes, bedrooms, nurseries.) You might want a better set up with how you deal with a lover. You're definitely intent on making improvements in some area.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are a collector. This weekend is the perfect time to make big improvements at home (which probably involve getting rid of a lot of stuff.) Just bite the bullet. Dig in and do it. Don't just reshuffle existing piles, try to throw things out, sell them, or give them away. Clean up!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are unusually persuasive now. In fact, you're deadly. To begin with, as the scribe, the wordsmith of the zodiac -- you're fabulous with words. But this weekend you can out talk, persuade or influence anyone to do anything. (Have you got a license for that tongue?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are quite mechanical and practical. This weekend you want to use your resources, your possessions and your money to make improvements to your health or to your job, or maybe both (since they are so connected.) Go ahead with your bright ideas. You're hot to trot!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Many of you have been exercising a bit more lately. This weekend however, you've decided it's time for a major overall. You want to lay the framework for some creative transformation with your appearance, your body, and your self-image. (But first -- a little nosh.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You're frequently on a self-improvement kick. (It's your thing.) Until you're perfect, there's always room for improvement - ya know? This weekend you're making lists and formulating long-range plans for a better future. This problem involves getting rid of something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You're working with friends and groups lately, and you would like to work smarter and better, so that you can get superior results. This weekend is the perfect time to come up with a new approach on how you deal with others in order to get things done. You're turning over a new leaf.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You're the new broom. You're making sweeping changes. Your ambition is aroused, and you want better ways of getting the results you want. This is great. Just make sure that whatever you do benefits others as well as yourself. That way you'll really get results!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You're revising your belief system. You see the world through new eyes. Some of you will adopt a new religion, philosophy or method of working for the good of all. You see that important changes are needed to benefit others, and you want to be part of this process. (Admirable.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your desire to make improvements in your life is quite phenomenal now. You want to move mountains. You are such a determined, focused sign -- when you decide to do something, it gets done! "Damn the torpedoes! Full steam ahead!" (Oh yeah.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You want to improve your closest relationships and partnerships now. You might also want to join forces with somebody else to make improvements or reforms elsewhere around you. If what you do improves the welfare of others, you'll gain much more benefit.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is the perfect time to find out what you want to change about yourself, and get to work on those changes. Whatever you do now will give you an immediate benefit. You'll see fast results. However, your efforts should benefit others as well as yourself. That way you'll benefit even more.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez (1970) shares your birthday. You seek out adventurous people. Routine bores you. Because you're aware of the impression you create on others, you're dramatic, magnetic and daring. You're adaptable and flexible. The year ahead is full of new opportunities, adventures and beginnings.