Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 1 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. EST today decisions. After that the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful today. You're tempted to react too quickly. (You know who you are.) It's really not your fault. Your ruler Mars is at odds with the Moon in your sign! This is deadly. It's a Billy the Kid syndrome. (Hey - you've been there; done that; got the T-shirt. Be cool.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Normally, you're peace loving. You don't go out of your way to make a big deal about anything. (Except those of you who have Aries in your chart! Ah ha! Surgery won't help.) Refrain from disputes about politics, religion and racial issues today. Surely, this is beneath you?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It's easy to squabble with friends or members of groups about shared resources or how a sum of money is allocated. You're full of ideas but others don't agree with you. Fortunately, Harvard studies have shown that the one who talks the most in an argument generally wins.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You're high viz. today; therefore, avoid arguments with partners and close friends because others will notice. Since this is not really your style, pull in a bit. Get off your high horse. Don't be afraid to mix with the little people.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you want adventure and thrills -- something different. When the mundane, prosaic details of your job or daily duties interfere with your thirst for excitement, you might react adversely. "Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help! I'm being repressed!"

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Disagreements about how to use shared resources or anything held jointly or in common with someone else can easily arise today. These could relate to children, sports or social, entertaining diversions. Whatever the case, surely - they're petty, are they not? (You despise petty.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It's too easy to get angry with close friends, partners and loved ones. (This will only ruin your day, and probably not make others feel too great either.) Therefore, suck it up. Show others who are ready to squabble, how silly and futile it all is. Get some perspective.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your efforts to get things done today might be sabotaged by people around you, especially siblings and relatives. Naturally, you want to call "Foul!" Or worse, you want to rip a strip off them. Don't do it. You'll regret it later. (You will.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Children might try your patience today. Similarly, social events, anything to do with sports (oh yeah!) and show business are similarly exasperating. How do you think you should respond? What would Michael J. Fox do? (Such a nice guy!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Mars in your sign makes you unusually assertive and aggressive. And Mars is at odds with the Moon in Aries, which is a particularly feisty sign. This means you will brook no interference! You're ready to throw down the glove, or put on the gloves (depending on the century.) Cool your jets.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today might be a bit troublesome because you feel at odds with the world, and yet, you really cannot say anything without appearing petty or intolerant -- neither of which you'll admit to. (Of course.) You'll just have to grin and bear it until this feeling passes. (Drinking lots of water helps anything pass.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Don't overreact with friends or members of groups about financial matters, or even about something you own. How did you know they were going to pick up a hoard of Cub Scouts from a muddy soccer field in your new Lexus? These things happen.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Clark Gable (1901-1960) shares your birthday today. You have strong feelings about things. You're passionate. You're also very strong-willed and quick to go after what you want. Nevertheless you're practical, serious and grounded. It's important for you to figure out what you really want in life. Once you know this, you charge forward with confidence. Your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life.