Moon alert

Caution! Avoid shopping (except for food or gas) and major decisions after 4:30 a.m. Chicago time for the rest of the day. The moon is in Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Tricky! There’s a moon alert all day, which means restrict your spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde has just started in your sign, which means delays, confused communications and people from your past are back in the mix.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a popular time for you, and a great day to get along with colleagues. Work related travel might delight. Nevertheless, know that there’s a moon alert all day, which means avoid shopping or important decisions. (You can buy food and gas)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a playful, romantic day! Although it is a moon alert all day, it’s a wonderful time to socialize and schmooze with others. New love might blossom. Old love might be rekindled. Postpone shopping for another day (except for food and gas).

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

With bosses and important people back in your world, it’s not surprising that you might be entertaining groups at home. Certainly, with Mars in your sign, you have the energy. Meanwhile, be aware that this is a poor day to shop for anything other than food and gas due to the moon alert all day.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a great day to schmooze with others, especially with siblings, relatives and neighbors, plus groups and organizations. You’re out there flying your colors! However, be wise and commit to nothing. Restrict spending to food and gas because there’s a moon alert in effect all day. Travel plans are delayed.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Be careful because you’re tempted to explore financial deals or shop today, but this is a poor idea. There’s a moon alert all day, which means it will be wise to restrict spending to food and gas. Wait until tomorrow to shop. Postpone important decisions and volunteer for nothing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the moon is in your sign, which gives you some extra good luck. Nevertheless, there’s a moon alert all day, which means restrict spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions, including travel plans. Feel free to socialize with old friends and ex-partners.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Life is challenging today. Mercury retrograde will create delays, mixed-up communications, misplaced papers and late deliveries at work. On top of this, there’s a moon alert all day, which adds to the goofy energy and restricts your spending to food and gas.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a terrific day to enjoy the company of others. People will be friendly, frank and revealing. Old flames will be in the picture in your discussions or in your dreams. However, there’s a moon alert all day, which means restrict your spending to food and gas.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re high visibility today. Furthermore, you’re admired. Nevertheless, because there’s a moon alert all day, don’t volunteer for anything. Be smart. Avoid important decisions. Restrict spending to food and gas. Enjoy family reunions and relatives.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You have a strong sense of adventure today, which is why you want to travel or do something different. Enjoy socializing and having fun! Transportation delays with public transit or auto problems are likely. Due to the moon alert, don’t shop.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You might be involved in discussions about debt, mortgages, insurance issues and shared property. Nevertheless, don’t make an important decision today. In fact, restrict your spending to food and gas because there’s a moon alert all day. Financial negotiations will be slow.

If your birthday is today

“Heart” musician Nancy Wilson (1954) shares your birthday. You’re multitalented, logical and realistic. You’re also sensitive, ambitious and a loyal friend. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means you can open any door. Be alert to new opportunities. Define your goals and be ready to take action.