Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. EDT today. After that the Moon is in Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Venus in your sign makes this a good time to shop for wardrobe items. That's because you're willing to make friends with yourself. You don't mind what you see in the mirror. If you're feeling good about yourself, do something that makes you feel even better!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Because you're busy thinking about money, earnings, specific purchases and cash flow in general, you need a little downtime just to yourself. Moments of privacy and solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you. You need this to soothe the soul.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You have wonderful opportunities to enjoy good times with friends and groups now. Do exploit this! It's not really exploiting anything -- it's just making hay while the Sun shines. You feel good about your friends, and they're happy to see you. Sounds like a plan to me.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some of you are developing a crush on your boss. I suppose that's one way to add interest to a boring job. However, this could just be a passing feeling within you. Don't do anything you'll regret later.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your appreciation of beauty is definitely heightened now. It gives you pleasure to see wonderful architecture, museums, galleries, the arts and crafts of others as well as the beauty of pristine nature. Visit places that give you an opportunity to enjoy what you love to look at. (Other than the bathroom.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A brief transit of Venus (three weeks) can bring gifts and goodies your way now. You stand to benefit from the wealth of others. Partners might get a raise or a bonus. Others will let you use something they own. Inheritances and outright gifts of money could arrive. (Oh joy!)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

While Venus sits right opposite from your sign, you have an opportunity to smooth over troubled waters and soften minor conflicts with close friends. Others are receptive to you now and vice versa. This is the perfect groundwork to approach a delicate subject with someone. "Yo dude!"

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For whatever reason, you might be enjoying your work more lately. Perhaps you're enjoying working with your coworkers more than usual. (Maybe you've got something on the side.) Whatever the cause, you're happier in your work and this could lead to praise or even a raise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a wonderful time to be on a vacation if you can swing it. Even if you can't, you're enjoying life right now. Opportunities to play, flirt and explore sports, the arts and theatre are exciting. Romance definitely looks hot.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Family gatherings and entertaining at home will please you enormously now. Good feelings arise easily. You're also pleased to buy things or introduce art or something beautiful to your home. (You're probably on a decorating kick.) You like a home you can be proud of.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Relations with siblings, neighbours and relatives are enormously improved. You see how much they actually like you. Naturally, this gives you a warm feeling in your tummy. (We all love to be loved.) This is also a great time to sign contracts and negotiate deals. (Check Moon Alert above.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Trust your moneymaking ideas. You're hot right now. Plus you've working hard, and hard work does pay off. Purchases of beautiful things for yourself and loved ones will also please you now. If you're shopping -- remember to check the Moon Alert above

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash (1955) shares your birthday. You have a strong social conscience and often support causes dear to you. You fight for the underdog. Others listen to you because you're imaginatively expressive. You're philosophical, and attracted to ideas. In later years, (fifties, sixties and seventies) you become surprisingly flamboyant! You will start off on a new path this year.