Moon Alert

After 10:15 a.m. EDT, we have the All Clear to shop or make important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a strong day for you. You want to make yourself over or improve your appearance in some way. Good time to shop for wardrobe items! The good news is this: not only do you have an urge to improve yourself -- you have the ability today to do so. Yes!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might want to research something today. You might also high grade your belongings and sort out what you have. This is an excellent day to recycle things or pass on what you no longer need. Share the wealth!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might meet someone powerful today. (Quite possibly, you're the powerful person somebody else meets.) Either way, profound conversations could take place. Whoever you talk to will transform you in some way. (Like wow.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You want to get your life in gear. You're making lists and promises to yourself. Some of you are developing a new five-year plan. You're not going to sit around and wait for life to happen to you. You're going to take hold of the reins and start to steer things yourself.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

A profound teacher, or a profound teaching might really affect you in a meaningful way. You're keen to listen to deep, thought-provoking ideas about politics, religion and philosophical concepts. Or you might just want to shoot pool. Shake it up a little.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Great ideas about using existing resources in a new way occur to you today. You might take an old coffee maker and end up with four-poster bed. (Grounds for divorce?) You're in a resourceful frame of mind; you want to make the best use of everything you own.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Conversations with partners and friends are deep in a meaningful way. Someone might have an important, helpful suggestion for you or vice versa. The planetary lineup today encourages improvement in anything you do. Don't be afraid to try something different. The results will please you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You're working hard to buff your bod with exercise, or to clean or exercise your pets. You also want to get organized by getting rid of what you don't need. Scorpios are great at purging junk. That's because your sign rules garbage, including old garbage like anthropology and archaeology.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Although this sounds a bit contradictory, you're serious today about having fun. You want to have a good time -- or else! You're in the mood to play. Outdoor sports will appeal. You're attracted to movies, sports, playful activities with children and anything that has a slight gamble involved.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Family discussions might be intense and powerful today. Alternatively, you're using the same energy to clean up at home. This is a great day to make improvements and recover, reupholster, refinish or reclaim something that you own. You're on a big improvement kick.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is an excellent day for any kind of investigative study. You want to see the subtext in everything. You want to know what makes things tick. What's behind it all? You'll derive great satisfaction by discovering answers you're curious about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Decide what part of your life you want to be reformed. Then start to tackle some of these areas. Start a diet. Cut back on coffee. Quit smoking. Line up an exercise regime. Join a gym. You feel powerful and forceful and you want to get things done today. You might even find the floor of your bedroom closet!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Pope Benedict XVI (1927) shares your birthday. You have an excellent sense of humor. Basically, you are a generous person. You're also very tolerant and forgiving. You feel best when you're helping others. Who is surprised that you are so loyal to friends and family. Privately, you're a dreamer with a grand imagination. This year is full of exciting, fresh beginnings. Open any door. ;