Moon Alert

We have the All Clear today to shop (whether you spend $10 or ten million) and make important decisions. The Moon is in Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Quite likely, you'll have a sensitive, touchy-feely discussion with a partner or close friend today. This is primarily due to the fact that your antennas are really out there and you're picking up on the subtle moods of others. Naturally, they want to confide in you!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Coworkers might bring their problems to you on the job today. It looks like you're the resident shrink de jour. That's because your sensitivity is picking up on where others might be struggling or feeling insecure. That's okay. Would you rather be insensitive and blind to this? No, of course not. (Well, maybe.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a marvelous day for artists and creative people. It's also a wonderful day for romance, love affairs, candlelit dinners and secret escapes. You definitely want to get away from all this. Parents will be sympathetic with children. It's easy to be kind to others today.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some precious solitude might really appeal to you today. In fact, if you can manage to have some time alone at home to cocoon, you'll love it. Naturally, this would start with sleeping in, wouldn't it? Dream on. (Actually, that's exactly what you wanted to do.) You need a mental health day!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Don't be hard on yourself if you find that you're drifting off into dreamland or that you're daydreaming a lot today. We all need to fantasize and daydream; and today this is what your body wants to do. No big deal.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you might display generosity to others, especially if you encounter people whom you feel are needy and less fortunate. That's because feelings of sympathy are easily stirred within you today. This is a good thing. Being kind and generous will only bring you happiness in the long run. (This is so true.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You're much more sensitive to the subtleties of others and the swings in other people's moods today. Your antennas are really tuning into everything! In fact some of you are picking up acid rock through your Mercury fillings. ("Is that Jimi Hendrix?")

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It's easy to feel empathetic and sympathetic to others today. In fact, you might feel this so strongly you're willing to put the needs of others before your own needs. This is true altruism. Of course, Gore Vidal believed a good deed never goes unpunished. But I disagree.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might have a soul-searching or very confidential discussion with a friend today or even a casual acquaintance. People are willing to let down their guard and share private information especially about where they feel easily hurt.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It's as if you have X-ray vision today when talking to parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs. And quite possibly, this X-ray vision works both ways. They might see the subtext of your agenda. Oh well, it's an interesting dance with the powers that be.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your appreciation of beauty is heightened today. Not only will you enjoy wonderful architecture, art and beautiful places, boutiques, galleries and museums -- you'll appreciate ideas and concepts that are philosophical, religious and even political. Beauty in politics? That's a stretch.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might use the funds of others or talk others into sharing in order to benefit those who are needy or suffering in some way. This is certainly a noble thing. Why wouldn't you help someone who is down and out? Especially a family member!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Liberian president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (1938) shares your birthday today. You're an original thinker. Your approach whatever you do with thoroughness. You know how to make a great impression on others. In your private life, you're affectionate and caring with family; however, you allow your career to make great demands on your time. All your hard work this year will lead to a major change next year, perhaps as significant as something around the year 2000.