Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 5 p.m. EDT today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Avoid arguments or confrontations with others today because you might start something you can't finish (unusual for you). Partners and close friends are very definite about what they want and what they don't want. This also applies to important customers or members of the general public. Tread carefully.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You're unusually forceful at work today or in discussions with co-workers. You mean what you say and you say what you mean. You're going to tell it like it is without splitting hairs. You're probably delegating a lot as well. "Move that mountain! Build that bridge!"

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your mind is bright and alive today. You're witty, amusing and into entertaining diversions. You want to play! (You also want to flirt.) This is a great day for sports, activities with children, and most especially anything to do with creative projects, show business, the entertainment world and the hospitality industry. (Do you want fries with that?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You're gung-ho to make repairs at home. Family discussions are lively. You've got big ideas you want to introduce to family members or people at home because you're trying to improve things. If you're contemplating a move, you have to fix up these digs!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an extremely productive day if you write, teach, act, sell or promote anything. The minute you open your mouth, you're coming on like gangbusters. You're convincing, persuasive and inspirational. (Inspirational? That's pretty lofty.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Trust your money-making ideas today. You're a pistol! You're Johnnie on the spot and ready to make things happen. Others will definitely listen to you today. You're equally on top of your game if you're spending money or making financial plans for the future.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Chatty Mercury is lined up with fiery Mars (aggression) today in Libra. This gives you tremendous intellectual and mental energy. You can work longer hours and accomplish a lot. However, others might think you're coming on a bit strong. (And you are.) Remember your objective and be skillful about getting it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your research skills are fantastic today. You're like a dog with a bone. If you're looking for anything, you'll look under every rock and you won't stop until you find it. You might also be dealing with secret information today. Psst! You're playing your cards very close to your heaving bosom.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

All dealings with groups and friends are high energy! You're extremely clear in all your communications and, furthermore, you're convincing. If challenged, you will defend yourself like Sherlock Holmes. "Elementary, my dear Watson." Talk to others about your plans for the future. Are your goals still appropriate?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

"When you see me coming, better step aside. A lot of men didn't, and a lot of men died." You're extremely forceful in all your discussions with parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs today. Possibly, you'll encounter this in a flip-flop way and someone will be full of 16 tons of force talking to you. Yikes!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You're dynamite with publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law today. When you speak to others, their hair will blow back over their ears. Great day to study. You're also keen about travel plans or subjects about foreign places. Actually, you're interested in everything!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your research skills are hot today. You're also very skillful when dealing with shared property, inheritances, insurance matters, taxes and debt. Discussions about sex will be lively. You have X-ray vision today. You can spot a phony a mile away.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Musician Ray Charles (1930-2004), shares your birthday today. You're an exciting, creative, adventurous individua! Restrictions never hold you back. You know how to think out of the box and break previous boundaries or ways of doing things. Whatever you do -- you do it intensely. People find you very charming. This year continues to be pleasantly social; however, next year make time to study or learn something valuable to you.