Moon Alert

We have the All Clear to shop or make important decisions until 7:45 p.m. EST today. The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You have a strong urge to communicate to others today, especially bosses and parents. Mostly, this is because you believe fervently in what you have to say. (It's not a casual matter.) Hmmm, do you have to choose between the evil of two lessers?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Keep things light today. Don't get your belly in a rash. Conversations with family members or parents might briefly be a bummer. Fear not! This emotionally cramped time is brief. Don't make a big deal out of anything. What? Pfft!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

For most of today, you feel eager to talk to others. However, mid-day you might feel a bit lonely or cut off from others. That's because the Moon is lining up with Saturn. However, the Moon moves quickly! These feelings will likewise pass quickly.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some kind of recent confusion about finances might make you feel briefly depressed today. You might have to delay a purchase, or even a method of earning money. Yikes! Actually, things just look that way right now. (It's smoke and mirrors.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Moon in your sign today. Somewhere around midday, depending on where you live, it briefly lines up with stern Saturn. Now you're worried about your teeth, your old age, and the fact that nobody loves you. Pshaw! It ain't so!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Some time today, if feelings of unworthiness or anxiety occur, be aware that they will be gone as quickly as they came. It's all a cruel hoax of nature. When Saturn lines up with the Moon, pessimism is rampant! Talk about a bad hair day! Oy vey.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be forgiving with a friend if someone seems to be overly critical today or stingy with you or both (the worst.) This is just a passing dark cloud on your horizon. Don't make a big deal about it. Let it go and all this will literally disappear.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is not an ideal day to talk to parents, bosses VIPs or the police. You might get the impression that these people are coming down too hard on you. They don't appreciate your genius or your way of doing things. (What do they know?)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Travel plans or matters connected with the media, publishing, or anything to do with school and education might look temporarily like they're suddenly in the toilet. This is not really the case. It's a bad trick of Mother Nature. Courage!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don't be worried if you feel the resources of others are closed off to you today. This is not necessarily the case; it only looks that way for a brief period of time. Remember: things are always darkest before they're pitch black.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Do not attempt to have important, meaningful, deep discussions with partners and close friends today. It will only make you weep in exasperation. (I exaggerate.) People tend to be critical today and a bit standoffish. Ya know? (I thought you loved me!)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

If you roll up your sleeves and do some hard work today, that's the best way to cope with a fleeting time in the middle of the day when people feel cut off, lonely or depressed. Fortunately, this is a brief, passing moment in the day.

If Your Birthday Is Today

TV cook Nigella Lawson (1960) shares your birthday today. You have a fine mind. You love to explore and prove all kinds of truths. Your search includes sophisticated, abstract ideas as well as practical realities. You have a strong, spiritual side. You're also courageous in the face of danger. Set aside time in the year ahead to study something important. (You will value this.)