Horoscope for Monday, April 19, 2021

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 7 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you want to cocoon at home or hide in a special place. (Many will prefer to relax at home in familiar surroundings.) Basically, you want to delve inside yourself and examine your attitudes and feelings about something. (“Hello? Anyone in there?”)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your communications feel more emotional and meaningful today. You want to deal with someone at a gut level of disclosure. You want the real thing, not superficial, polite chitchat when talking to others. Ya know?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Because you identify with your possessions, you might feel attached to something and not want to lend it to someone. Be careful when spending money because you might go on a wild, shopping therapy spree. (Check the moon alert.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For most of this day, your ruler the moon is in your own sign Cancer. (This occurs for two days each month.) Whenever this happens, it tends to magnify your feelings, which means you have to be mindful of your response to others. Capisce?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Don’t worry if you feel like hiding from the busyness of everything around today, because this makes sense. The moon is hiding in your chart, and you want to do likewise. Accept this and enjoy your solitude. Welcome some peace and quiet to do some profound thinking.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today your emotional connections with friends and members of groups are important to you. You want to touch base with others and feel some kind of bond or mutual kinship. This is why you might feel protective about someone else. Good day to discuss your overall goals.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For two days every month, the moon is at the top of your chart. Today is one of those days. This has the effect of exposing some personal details about your private life to the public. (Need to do some damage control?) You might also help someone through your job or through your connection with a boss.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today feelings of escapism are strong, which is why you want to “get away from all this.” You want to break free of your routine and feel the stimulation of doing something different! You want to learn new things or seek adventure and a chance to meet interesting people. Yeah!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

As you begin this week, your feelings are intense. (Definitely.) Perhaps a particular situation will provoke you, or maybe you’re attracting someone who is intense into your world? (Naturally, conflicts with someone will be intense.) Oy!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

For most of this day, the moon is opposite your sign, which means your focus is on a personal close relationship. If you have difficulties with this person, these difficulties will be intense and emotional. Strong hint: Your best chance for success is to be accommodating and ready to compromise. (Hey, it’s no biggie.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you might have to put your own wants, needs and considerations second to the wants, needs and consideration of someone else because there’s a strong emphasis of service to others for you today. You’re not being a martyr. You’re just doing the right thing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you are a Saturday person caught in a Monday world. You want to play! You want the freedom to be able to do your own thing. Many of you will feel protective and nurturing to children or a romantic partner.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Ashley Judd (1968) shares your birthday. You are creative, adventurous, talented and imaginative. You love a challenge and are always ready to take the helm. You also have excellent business savvy. This is a year of new beginnings and fresh starts for you, which is just what you love! Kick free the traces of last year and get ready to begin a new cycle.