HOROSCOPE

All signs: Avoid shopping or big decisions from 9:15 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Aries (March 21 — April 19) Today: Don’t leave home without your megaphone: People will listen to you because you’re a natural leader today. You’re leader of the pack, ready to rally your troops!

Sunday: This morning it’s not that easy to deal with parents, bosses and VIPs. Everyone is hanging black crepe paper or telling you why you can’t do something.

This week: You will love shmoozing and talking to groups, clubs and organizations. You’ll be involved with younger people, who give you unusual ideas that might change your future goals. It’ll be like someone lighting a fire under you. Travel plans appeal along with the desire to get further education in some field.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: You look good in the eyes of everyone, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. They see you as capable and successful. And you feel their praise and respect. Therefore, be careful. Don’t promise more than you can deliver.

Sunday: Discussions about politics, religion and racial issues will be depressing. Someone in authority will read the riot act to you.

This week: You’re still high visibility and looking fabulous in the eyes of bosses, VIPs and parents. Since this advantage occurs only once a year (you have one more week left), use this to advance your agenda. If there’s

something you want or you need the approval of the head honcho — ask for it! Meanwhile, bosses and parents might surprise you with an unusual suggestion or they might do something out of the blue.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: You’re entertaining ambitious travel plans. You want to study and learn as much as you can. Enjoy heady discussions about philosophy, politics and religion.

Sunday: You might have difficulty accessing money or the support you expected from others. This is a temporary setback because someone is blocking your plans.

This week: You’re curious about everything. You love variety and stimulation. That’s why this week will whet your appetite for something unusual. You might get a sudden chance to travel. Or there might be an unexpected opportunity to take a course or learn something new. Meanwhile, the suits approve of you because you look affable, attractive and affluent.

Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: Because of the moon alert, you should delay important financial discussions. If dealing with an inheritance or deciding how to share something — don’t bet the farm.

Sunday: Relations with partners and close friends are a bit dismal because someone might be depressed or you might have to deal with a challenging situation.

This week: It’s your last week of dealing with shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and insurance issues. Sort out as much as you can because your desire to work on these details will soon diminish. In fact, you’re already starting to feel drawn to travel somewhere for pleasure. The good news is something surprising regarding shared property and the wealth of others will occur this week. It could mean money in your pocket.

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: This is a fabulous day to shmooz. Everyone wants to see your face. You feel sociable and ready to be adored. Make plans to party with friends. Even your relations with the public will be successful.

Sunday: Work will be onerous. If you actually have to show up for a low-wage job today, your boss might be demanding. Likewise, your health might worry you,

especially something to do with your teeth or your joints and your bones.

This week: It’s the last week the sun will be opposite your sign. This happens for four weeks once a year, and it’s a time of culmination. You see the success of something or the failure. Now your challenge will be to figure out how to incorporate what you’ve learned into your life. This requires a different skill. A partner or close friend will surprise you, but it will be energizing. You might feel young and reckless!

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: It’s a positive day at work. Work-related travel will be enjoyable. You’ll be successful dealing with people from other cultures. Your health feels vigorous. No matter what you undertake, you’re enthusiastic.

Sunday: Children could be an increased responsibility. Party plans might not look so great. This is the kind of day where someone or something might rain on your parade.

This week: In these past few weeks, the sun has encouraged you to be better organized. This week is your last big chance, which means make the most of it! Think about how you should manage your life. Be efficient. Make every action count. You might have to work according to somebody else’s needs but you can do this because service is in your nature. Let physical efficiency and your health be your focus. You will make some surprise breakthroughs in these areas and this will please you.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: It’s a party day! Although this is a wonderful, fun-loving day — it’s also the classic time to go overboard. Therefore, don’t do anything you will later regret. Enjoy playful activities with kids.

Sunday: An older family member might be on your case. Or there might be other difficulties at home that cause you some concern.

This week: Spontaneous vacations and social diversions have delighted you recently and will continue to do so. You love shmoozing, especially in good restaurants where you enjoy stimulating conversation with friends over good food and drink. Make sure you have something snazzy in your wardrobe because a surprise invitation will come your way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: Family discussions will be ambitious but hopeful because people are ready to entertain big ideas. Not only that, everyone is optimistic about what the potential.

Sunday: Don’t fall into worry mode. Remember: You are the most strong-willed sign in the zodiac.

This week: Your focus on your private life continues — with a vengeance. You’ve got plans you want to expedite. And you have repairs that you want to do (preferably by someone else). Naturally these big ideas cost money, which is why you’re hemorrhaging cash right now, but fortunately, you also know ways to magnetize it to you as well. Venus continues to attract fun diversions your way, especially related to the arts.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: It’s true what they say about the power of positive thinking, and no one believes this more than a Sagittarius.

Sunday: You love get-rich-quick schemes. What you don’t like is get-rich-slow schemes. And what you really don’t like is don’t-getrich-at-all schemes. This is what today might feel like because obstacles are in the way with finances.

This week: Mars in your sign revs your engines! You’re prepared to work hard because this is your chance to show the world what you can do. Mars makes you more of a fighter for your rights. You’ll even fight for the rights of others. Mars is in your sign only once every two years and will stay there until mid-March. This is a guarantee that you’ll get a lot done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: Financial deals are favoured however, there’s a moon alert for most of the day. Caution about going overboard.

Sunday: The moon is in your sign lined up with your ruler Saturn, which is no picnic. It makes you cautious and possibly depressed. Your best choice is to work hard because duty and orderliness will please you.

This week: Your focus on money, earnings and cash flow continues for at least another week. You have genius-like ideas because unexpected events will impact your earnings or something you own. If you have a chance to boost your earnings or acquire a new possession, act quickly because this window of opportunity will be brief.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: You have lots of energy because you’re upbeat and optimistic. In fact, you might try to do more than you can actually handle, so be careful.

Sunday: You might prefer to work alone today. For one thing, a lot of people are in a bad mood. Keep your focus.

This week: The sun will be in your sign for one more week boosting your energy and attracting people and positive situations to you. This week both the sun and Mercury in your sign will be zapped by your ruler Uranus. This means you’ll have enlightening experiences, something different from your normal routine.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20) Today: You’re a compassionate sign and today you’ll put your needs second to those of someone else, especially if this person is less fortunate than you. Considering that what goes around comes around, you’re ultimately helping yourself.

Sunday: Someone older might have advice. They might also have criticism. Everyone is undergoing this same influence today.

This week: The planets are slowly moving to your sign as your birthday approaches. Venus is already in Pisces and by the end of the week, the sun and Mercury will be there as well. Continue to work behind the scenes for one more week, keeping a low profile. Nevertheless, something unexpected will hit you and it will be exciting. You’re getting ready to make your debut by next week when the sun enters your sign.

If your birthday is today: Actress/ director Laura Dern (1967) shares your birthday. You’re an energetic, curious humanitarian. You’ll fight for the underdog and try to help others. This is a year of excitement and stimulation. Embrace change and new opportunities.

If your birthday is on Sunday: Actor Damian Lewis (1971) shares your birthday. You are ambitious and have a natural sense of authority. You can also be competitive. This year is about personal responsibilities, family and service to others. Take care of yourself so you can help others.