Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 7:15 to 8 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is the perfect day for detail-oriented work because you can concentrate on mental work with focus and diligence. You have a sharp eye for the little pieces that make up the whole in whatever you’re doing. Conversations with others will be reserved.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You have an eye for detail today, especially with finances. If spending money, you’ll be conservative. If shopping, you will buy long-lasting, practical items. If negotiating financial matters, you will choose what is safe and secure.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Your ruler Mercury in your sign is dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you more reserved when talking to others. You might prefer to be alone with your thoughts. Although it might be harder to see the big picture, you will certainly be aware of tiny details.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is an excellent day for research because your mind is focused and capable of sorting out details and lots of data. Furthermore, you will prefer the solitude that research requires. Whatever you do will be done with care and thought.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
A discussion with someone older or more experienced will be beneficial for you. Someone might have advice for you or suggest important contacts for you in the future. By all means, lean on their experience because you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Discussions with parents, bosses, VIPs and the police will be serious and very much to the point today. “Just the facts, ma’am.” Many of you might give more serious thought to the general direction that you are headed in life. Where are you going?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is the perfect day to study anything that requires focus and concentration because this is what you have today! Your mind is steady, which means you can stay on one topic with relative ease. You might study legal matters or timetables or travel plans — anything.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You couldn’t pick a better day to tie up loose ends with taxes, debt, insurance issues and shared property. (Have you got this much string?) Your mind will be happy to work at practical matters because you can concentrate on matters that you would usually consider to be “boring stuff.”
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a day for serious thinking, which is why this tone will prevail in discussions with partners and close friends. You might work with someone to organize yourself or your environment. This is an excellent day to seek counsel from someone older or more experienced.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You will be productive today in whatever you choose to do, especially if it is work-related. You will work with care and be thorough, which is why you will avoid mistakes. “Measure twice, cut once.” You might have serious health discussions related to your teeth, your joints and your skeleton.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you have the patience to practice something until you improve your ability to do it. This could relate to the arts, musical performances or anything to do with sports. The main thing is you will concentrate on what you’re doing because you have the necessary mindset and perseverance.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might tackle home repairs today. If so, you will get a lot done because you will be careful and persevering. You might also have a serious discussion with an older family member that is beneficial to you and perhaps your surroundings, as well.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Emilio Estevez (1962) shares your birthday. You are caring and thoughtful; plus you have a light-hearted, witty charm. You are multitalented and have excellent money savvy, which means you can be successful in many fields. You will quickly warm to the challenges of your coming year because your hard-working nature will come alive. You’re heading into a window where you will build and create more structure in your life.
