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All signs: We’re clear to shop and do business. The moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21 — April 19)Today: You’ll be prudent handling your money. For starters, you’ll work hard to earn it. If you’re shopping, you’ll spend it wisely, especially on practical items that will last for a long time.

Sunday: Your reaction to what a parent or boss says will be intense! Possibly, this works the other way. Someone in a position of authority might react to something you say or do. Whatever happens will benefit you.

This week: This continues to be a powerful time because the sun is in your sign, boosting your energy and drawing people and opportunities to you. Your ruler Mars is high in your chart, arousing your ambition. Mercury is retrograde in your sign, creating delays, silly mistakes and encounters with ex-partners. However, the Jupiter/Pluto event this week will attract money to you from other sources — the government, inheritances, your partner or an insurance payout. If you were turned down for a loan or mortgage before, try again.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: Venus is in your sign dancing with Saturn. This gives you a strong sense of reality and objectivity. Whatever you do, you’ll do it well. You’ll enjoy stable relationships and not make unrealistic demands on others.

Sunday: You have strong opinions, especially about politics, religion, racial issues and philosophy. Your words will resonate because people close to you, as well as members of the general public, are ready to listen.

This week: Continue your lowkey position until the sun enters your sign on the 19th. Until then, set goals for your new year ahead ( birthday to birthday). This is an excellent week to buy wardrobe treasures. It’s also a wonderful time to travel. The Jupiter/Pluto event will benefit you in terms of your closest friendships and partnerships. You might feel tested. You might feel you’ve reached an impasse. Then comes a renewed, deeper bond with someone important to you.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you. You’ll want to explore a consciousnessraising discipline like yoga or meditation. It’ll please you to do something that makes you feel more grounded.

Sunday: This is a passionate day! You believe in what you’re doing. You believe you deserve the support of others, especially if it relates to your health or job (or possibly a pet).

This week: The placement of the sun boosts your popularity. You continue to run into old friends from the past. Your sex drive is pumped. Disputes about shared property might arise. Where you are really fortunate now is in everything to do with your health, your job and even your relationship with a pet. You feel much healthier. Likewise, you feel happier about your job. You can relax for the rest of the summer because things will go smoothly.

Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: A discussion with a friend or member of a group will go well because everyone is in a co-operative frame of mind. This is a good day to be involved with charities. Hopefully, others will listen to your suggestions.

Sunday: It’s a great day to socialize. It’s also a wonderful day to have an intense one-to-one relationship. Set aside time to party, vacation, enjoy the arts as well as sports events and playful activities with children.

This week: The sun is at the top of your chart, which means it’s the perfect time to ask for a raise or a promotion. Relations with friends are supportive. You’ll experience a dramatic difference in your relationship with kids, especially your own. You can improve these relationships this week. Likewise, romantic relationships are on a wonderful footing. Even your own faith in your creative talents has deepened, which encourages you to work more.

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: You make an excellent impression on bosses, parents and VIPs. They see you as capable and ripe with doable, creative ideas. Someone will ask your advice about how to make something look better or function better.

Sunday: You want to improve your health and how you do your work. You want to make improvements to your environment. Well, everything begins with a motivation, right?

This week: Your urge to travel and study is strong. You make a great impression on others because Venus is at the top of your chart. However, the most dramatic change taking place relates to family and real estate. You want to get down to the bare bones of something so you can refinish, repair, restore, reupholster, recover and reclaim something so that it’s much better!

This desire to improve something in your domestic sphere will also apply to family relationships.

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: It’s a great day to advance your education or training because you’re disciplined and eager to learn. It’s also an excellent day to make travel plans because you won’t overlook details. You’ll focus on the practical sides of doing what needs to be done.

Sunday: It’s a sexy, romantic day! It’s also a wonderful social time to enjoy parties and get-togethers with others including artists and children. Sports events will be enjoyable. Slip away on a vacation if you can.

This week: You want to travel for pleasure. And you feel creatively productive. But the area where you’re undergoing the greatest transformation is rather subtle. It has to do with your daily communications. It even has to do with how you view and see your world. Something has triggered a wake-up call within you. You look at your surroundings with new eyes. Likewise, you’re communicating at a deeper, more real level with everyone you meet.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: Discussions about shared property, inheritances and differing values will go well because others are co-operative. Trust the conclusions you reach because fair minds are at work.

Sunday: Family discussions are powerful. You might want to improve something at home or help a family member. Fortunately, it looks like the money you need to do what you want to do is there.

This week: Your energy is flagging. Ironically, home and family require more energy because of increased domestic upheaval and tension. Fortunately, gifts and favours from others continue to come to you, which is a perk. But the biggest perk is you see ways to boost your income. This might have begun in January but it can continue if you look for ways to do this. It might not be an increase in earnings; your assets might be augmented in another way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: It’s an excellent day to talk to a partner or close friend and clear up what might have been a problem. You’ll both have the necessary detachment to come to a fair-minded, reasonable assessment of things.

Sunday: You can persuade anyone about anything today because you’re passionately focused. It’s a strong day for those of you who write, act or teach because others will be moved by your words. Your message is uplifting!

This week: It’s a remarkable time for you! Venus paves the way for warm relationships. Mars makes you forthright talking to others. But what’s particularly lovely is that at a time when the

Jupiter/Pluto event takes place, the placement of your sun in the sixth house is already urging you to improve your health and your job. This is a timely base energy ready to receive the Jupiter/ Pluto influence that wants you to improve yourself in every aspect of your life! In particular, your body. Second, your relationships. Third, your immediate environment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: At work, you’ll be conservative and careful. You want to protect your best interests. You want to do the right thing. You want the results to be permanent and something you can trust and depend on.

Sunday: Look for ways to make money that are new and different. Perhaps you can see ways to make money on the side? You might also see new uses or applications for something you already own.

This week: Two very different influences are at play. (This explains why some feel you’re going through a Jekyll-and-Hyde phase.) The sun and retrograde Mercury urge you to indulge yourself ! Romance, social outings, the arts, sports events and fun activities with children plus vacations all demand your attention. But that Jupiter/Pluto event, by contrast, is not frivolous. Something is occurring in your life to deepen your spiritual convictions and your connections with your inner child.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: It’s the perfect day to hone your skills for any craft or art that interests you because you have the patience, motivation, and desire to perfect your skill set. The question: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The answer: “Practise.”

Sunday: Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your image. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Sometimes, appearances are everything.

This week: With Mars in your sign, you have lots of energy to address your family needs, which are making demands on you, along with romance, entertaining and social situations. You might also be more involved with children than usual. However, your biggest shift this week has to do with friends and clubs, groups and organizations. Some event has made you appreciate these people in your life. You see the truth of the interdependence we all share. It’s inspiring and humbling.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: Family discussions will go well. They’ll be reasonable, fairminded and practical. You might want to introduce improvements to your home that make everything more harmonious. What you have in mind will be affordable and lasting. Sunday: You’re enjoying an excellent reputation among your peers. That’s why today you might want to privately plumb the depths of your inner being to find out what’s ticking. After all, everything on the outside represents what’s going on inside.

This week: Short trips, conversations, appointments, increased reading and writing plus interaction with siblings, neighbours and relatives all combine to give you a jam-packed schedule. Many of you are keen to redecorate your digs or do something to make your home more attractive. You also want to entertain at home. The Jupiter/Pluto influence will boost your reputation in the eyes of your peers. Some event will thrust you into the limelight so others admire you.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20) Today: You’re in a sensible frame of mind, so what you do will be practical. However, you also appreciate the beauty of things and you want to achieve an esthetic result as well. You’ll be able to achieve this balance.

Sunday: Not only will you enjoy the company of others, you can make a difference, especially if you are involved with a group like a charity. Whatever you do, you’ll likely improve everyone’s aspirations.

This week: Money is still on your mind. You’re thinking about how to earn it and also pondering some major expenses. It’s a happy week because relations with others are warm. Furthermore, your positive outlook on things helps you really enjoy your daily environment. Nevertheless, the Jupiter/Pluto influence for your sign is profound. Something has occurred or will continue to occur that opens your mind. This could come through study and travel. You’ll also have increasing influence through publishing, other media, medicine or law.

If your birthday is today:

Actor Kevin Alejandro (1976) shares your birthday. You easily get along with others. You’re sociable and understanding. You love to explore different disciplines. It’s time to simplify your life and build solid foundations. Channel your energy in one direction. Exercise is important. Take up yoga, martial arts, jogging or any physical discipline to help ground you. Hard work will pay off this year!

If your birthday is on Sunday: Actress Robin Wright (1966) shares your birthday. You’re self-assured, calm and confident. You’re independent and always loyal. This is a year full of excitement! Embrace change and new opportunities. Be prepared to act fast. Your personal freedom will be a priority. You’ll also travel this year and do things to expand your horizons. Enjoy this busy, fast-paced year!