Horoscope for Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 a.m. Chicago time for the rest of the day. After that, the moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a creative day! You might dream wonderful ideas or new approaches to things. However, there is a moon alert all day. (Yikes!) Therefore, make note of your ideas but wait until tomorrow to act. Restrict spending to food and entertainment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your idealism is aroused today, which means you might want to help someone or do something extraordinary. However, today is a moon alert! Don’t begin anything important. Avoid big decisions and spending money (except for food).

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might be involved with relatives you haven’t seen for a while. Or you might want to buy something for your home. Nevertheless, don’t shop today because there is a moon alert all day. Avoid important decisions about wills and inheritances.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Enjoy socializing with others and playful activities with kids. You might want to help someone because you feel sympathetic to their needs. Meanwhile, this is a very creative day for you! Take note of your bright ideas but wait until tomorrow to act. (Check moon alert.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional than usual. It also makes you concerned for the welfare of others. You might want to help someone at work or perhaps a family member. Whatever the case, postpone important decisions and shopping. (Check moon alert.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You feel sympathetic to others, especially someone you haven’t seen for a while. You might also feel concern for a child or younger people. Whatever the case, do be aware that there is a moon alert all day, which means don’t shop (except for food) or make important decisions.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It’s true that you are empowered with the sun is in your sign; however, today there is a moon alert all day. Avoid important financial decisions and shopping (except for food). Very likely, you want to help a family member, and this is a good thing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Mercury retrograde is in your sign now dancing with Venus, which promotes warm, friendly contact with old friends, especially creative, artistic types. You feel sympathetic today; however, wait until tomorrow to make important decisions or spend money. (See moon alert.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will enjoy doing research to discover solutions to old problems. Resist the temptation to spend money, especially to help someone. Get your facts first and wait until tomorrow because today is a moon alert all day. Be smart.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s Monday and you are keen to begin your week because the sun is at the top of your chart making you look great to bosses and parents. However, today is a moon alert all day, which is bad for shopping and important decisions. Meet with others. Exchange ideas. Act tomorrow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be accommodating with people because the Moon is opposite your sign. (No biggie.) The main thing to know is that there is a moon alert all day today, which means it’s a poor day to shop (except for food) or make important decisions. Good day for research.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you might be involved with charitable groups or be concerned about others. This is a good thing. However, because there is a moon alert all day, it’s a poor day to spend money (except for food) or make important decisions. Be aware of this.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Hiroyuki Sanada (1960) shares your birthday. You are witty, charming and adventurous; but you like the comforts of your own home. Looking good! It’s your time of harvest, which means you are starting to reap the benefits of the efforts you made in the last decade. You deserve this time of success! As a result, you might enjoy increased influence and leadership in all your relationships.