GEORGIA NICOLS
Moon alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Since May, fiery Mars has been agitating groups and friendships in your chart. You might be at odds with a friend. You might also feel competitive with a friend or a member of a group.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your ambition has been aroused for the last few months and it will stay this way for another month. This gives you tremendous energy and focus to go after what you want to achieve.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): You like variety, which is one reason you have been keen to travel in the last few months. Your desire to travel will continue for another month, so make plans to get out of town if you haven’t already.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Disputes about inheritances, shared property, insurance issues, taxes or debt might have plagued you for the last few months. Unfortunately, this will continue for another three weeks at least.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): With Mars opposite your sign for several months now, it is so easy to be critical or annoyed with a partner or close friend. It’s unusual this year that Mars is opposite your sign for such a long time.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re revved up to work hard because fiery Mars is in the part of your chart related to employment. This means you’re giving everything you’ve got to your job or any task that you choose.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s play city! You want to sneak off on vacation, enjoy parties, experience the arts and be involved with sports and playful activities with kids. This fun energy will continue for another month.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your home has been the source of chaos since May. This might be due to renovations or visiting guests. Family has made demands on you since May and will continue to do so for another month.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve been raring to go since May! You’re still strong in your communications and will continue to be this way for another month. This bodes well for those who write, sell, teach, act or communicate for a living.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve been spending money for several months now and this will continue for about another month. It will subside, then return in November. This also applies to an increased cash flow for your sign.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fiery Mars has been in your sign since May. It will stay there for another three weeks. Then it will slip back into Capricorn and return to your sign in November. Usually Mars is in your sign once every two years for about six weeks.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Secret activities going on behind the scenes (yes, this includes secret love affairs) have been bubbling on the back burner for many of you. This will continue. This might also apply to other secrets.
If your birthday is today: Actor Benedict Cumberbatch (1976) shares your birthday. You’re optimistic, idealistic and have a natural grace about you. You also have a good sense of humour. It’s time to clarify your goals because exciting changes await you this year. What you begin now will unfold in the future because this is the beginning of a new cycle. Your physical strength will increase this year.