Moon Alert

Avoid shopping from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the next three weeks, you might intellectually withdraw from others, although you might be more involved with parents. There will be family discussions and the need for addressing home repairs. Think about how your home life meets or does not meet your needs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will be mentally energized in the next three weeks because Mercury is in the part of your chart where it lives. “Lucy, I’m home!” This will stimulate all kinds of intellectual activities. It’s not the time to relax. Au contraire! The tempo of your days will accelerate!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will give more thought to money, cash flow and your values in the next three weeks. You will put more planning and consideration into shopping or making money. You might enter into negotiations with others about property and money.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Mercury is in your sign for the next three weeks, which makes you more talkative and eager to express your point of view to others. You want to share your ideas! (Your mind will jump from issue to issue super fast.) This is a good time to get out and travel.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Mercury is hiding in your chart for the next three weeks, which means you will want to work quietly and do research by yourself. You will be more aware of the hidden sides of your personality, which is illuminating. After all, isn’t our quest “Know thyself”?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will be involved with younger people in the next few weeks. This is also an excellent time to examine your goals and your attitude to friends and groups. Never underestimate how much you are influenced by the people you hang out with. Definitely.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Mercury is at the top of your chart for the next three weeks, prompting you to think about your profession, your career and your life direction in general. You might undertake new studies to help your career. This is a good time to talk to bosses, employers and parents. “How’s it hanging?”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For the next three weeks, Mercury is in a part of your chart that urges you to study and learn more, which is why it will be easy to finish papers and manuscripts. However, Mercury will also make you want to drop that pen and travel. “I’m outta here!”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your interest in shared property, finances, wills, inheritances and anything you own jointly with others will increase in the next three weeks. You might have a frank discussion about money or sex because you’re not focused on casual, trivial things right now.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

With Mercury opposite your sign for the next three weeks, now is the time to clarify and explain issues to a close friend or partner. Discuss and explore the difficulties that come up in the relationship, because you will make yourself heard. This is also a good time to sign contracts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will be more hands-on in your approach to work in the next three weeks. You’ll be attentive to details and can hone your technique at something. You want to do everything as perfectly as possible! (Guard against criticizing co-workers.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ll be prankish in the next three weeks and want to spend time reading, writing, playing games and doing anything that requires mental agility. Short trips and vacations will delight, along with sports events, parties and fun activities with kids.

If Today Is Your Birthday

Actress-director Angelina Jolie (1975) shares your birthday. You like to do things at your own pace. However, when needed,a you step up to do the right thing. You might learn something profound that sets you in a new direction that is crucial for your success next year. Start to explore meditation, yoga or any discipline that will help you to get a better understanding of who you are.