Moon Alert

We have the all-clear today to shop (whether you spend $10 or 10 million) and make important decisions. The Moon is in Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Hold the phone! Power struggles with others, especially at work, will only ruin your day and theirs. Sure, you like a friendly tussle now and then (you're a bit of a rat terrier) but nobody needs fireworks and fire-breathing dragons. Don't tell others how to do things. And don't let them tell you either. 'Nuff said.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Parents must be patient with children today. Power struggles and conflicts about practically anything (but really about power and control) can break out at a moment's notice. Kids are kids. Forget how far you had to walk to school when you were in short pants. Lighten up! Ditto for romantic exchanges with lovers.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Domestic harmony won't be easy today. Friction with family members, especially parents or authority figures, is highly likely. If anyone tries to tell you what to do, you'll take affront. (If you're taken aback, you'll be havin' a whole piece!)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Squabbles, quarrels and outright fights could occur today. People are pushy and determined. A lot of one-up-manship is going on. Things are so bad even machinery is breaking today. Nothing and nobody wants to co-operate. You realize this includes you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You're obsessed about financial issues today or perhaps something you own. If someone breaks or harms something you have, you won't be happy! Why not try for a little perspective? After all, everything is just a pile of rust waiting to happen. (You just didn't want it to happen this soon.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Ego conflicts with others will arise very easily today, especially with partners and family members and definitely with any authority figure in your life. It's Darth Vader meets Darth Vader. No one is going to back down. Try to rise above this. Even Darth Vader was once a Jedi Knight.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

At some point today, you will feel troubled with yourself and others. When you're in the midst of great disharmony, it jangles your nerves. You need this like a fish needs a bicycle. Give difficult people a wide berth.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Squabbles with friends or members of groups could occur today. In fact, group situations could fall apart entirely! In the same way, a friendship could end. If so, you might even feel satisfied to have purged something from your life. Yikes! (Scorpio on steroids!)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Tread softly when dealing with parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs today. This goes double for dealing with the police. Do not wake the sleeping giant. However, you might have to change your life direction in some way because suddenly, something is not working out. Rats! Foiled again!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Avoid religious, political and racial issues today. It will only get nasty. People are trying to prove something (mainly that they are right and you are wrong). Who needs this? Not you. When the arguments begin, run away!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Disputes about shared property, insurance matters, taxes, debt, loans and anything that is jointly held will be intense today. People are always touchy about money. They're far more casual about sex! Go figure.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Avoid arguments with partners and close friends today. Anger serves no purpose except to make everyone miserable. It accomplishes nothing. Even if you had to plan your greatest revenge, you need a calm mind to do so successfully. You get the picture. (Just don't put it on YouTube.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Author George R. R. Martin (1948) shares your birthday today. You're a realist and a survivor. You're also a shrewd judge of the human condition. Nevertheless, you're strongly motivated by your own idealism. You value home and tradition; and you're often close to your loved ones. Sometimes, you are completely overtaken by your passion. Serious thought has taking you in a direction that leads to building or constructing something next year.