Horoscope for Monday, June 24, 2019

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a pleasant day! You are happy dealing with others but you also feel laid back. This is because you will likely spend more time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world. That’s OK. You might dream up some clever ideas!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Be careful dealing with finances. (Check Moon Alert.) If shopping, you will be tempted to spend money on elegant luxury. If negotiating financial matters, you might think things look better than the actually are. Easy does it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Fair Venus is in your sign at odds with fuzzy Neptune. This can make you have unrealistic expectations. Could this be why you’re disappointed in someone? After all, unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Things are a bit fuzzy, which is why it’s hard to crank up into high gear as this week begins. In fact, you might want to linger and fall back as it were so that you can either work alone or on the sidelines. Nevertheless, the sun and Mars in your sign energize you! Today is a mixed bag.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be disappointed in a friend. Maybe your expectations were unrealistic? Maybe you set your ideals too high? Maybe this person sort of led you on and you fell for it? Think twice before you commit to important goals or ideals. Make sure they are doable.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Someone in a position of authority or a boss might be seductive in your eyes. Perhaps you’re putting them up on a pedestal? Ask yourself if you’re really seeing this person clearly, because quite likely, you are not. It’s OK to have your head in the clouds as long as you can keep your feet on the ground.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, you will enjoy beautiful places like museums, art galleries, gorgeous architectural buildings and pristine parks. Give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful things and places because this will please you. (You love attractive surroundings.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In discussions about shared property, inheritances or insurance disputes, make sure that you have your facts. Clarify anything that is fuzzy. Make no assumptions. If you have to share or divide something, don’t give away the farm!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some of you might experience a breakdown of a relationship. You might want to ask yourself if this relationship was based on reality in the first place. Don’t let anyone talk you into doing something you don’t want to do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Relations with co-workers are friendly; nevertheless, if you get the feeling that something fishy is going on — it is. Trust your gut instincts. Don’t let someone take advantage of you; and don’t let anyone guilt trip you. However, someone might offer you genuine praise.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is of a confusing day for romance. For starters, it’s easy to think you’re in love with someone and you’re really not. The reason you’re really not is you cannot see them clearly. They’re actually fiction in your own eyes but at the moment you have Vaseline on your lens.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Family discussions might not be genuine and honest because people are trying to please each other or hide something — either way. You might enjoy entertaining at home, especially if things are lighthearted and whimsical.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Liane Balaban (1980) shares your birthday. You are a private person who prefers to surround yourself with friends and family. This year you are winding up many things you began nine years ago. It’s time to leave behind heavy burdens and move to something new and lighter! Start to identify what is no longer relevant in your life. You are lightening your load to get ready for new beginnings.