HOROSCOPES

MOON ALERT: After 6: 15 a. m., we have the “all clear” to shop and do business. The moon is in Aries.

ARIES ( March 21- April 19): Count to three before you speak because you have a short fuse. ( You know who you are.)

TAURUS ( April 20- May 20): You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because it feels better. You want to hide because you have been so high viz lately.

GEMINI ( May 21- June 20): You will enjoy a meaningful conversation with a female acquaintance. You might discuss your goals.

CANCER ( June 21- July 22): Personal details about your life seem to be a bit public. Do be aware, if you haven’t noticed.

LEO ( July 23- Aug. 22): Grab every chance to do something different because you want adventure and stimulation! There- fore, shake things up a little.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You have to devote some part of your day to tidy up loose details about shared property, taxes, insurance issues and banking.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): This Aries Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to be cooperative with others.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Do something so that you feel better organized. Set aside 10 minutes to tidy up some little part of your life.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): A playful day! Interaction with children might be important. You will also enjoy any chance to express your own creative talents.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): The perfect day to cocoon at home. Have a second cup of coffee and read the newspaper.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): It’s important for you to have a meaningful conversation with someone, perhaps a relative or neighbor. PISCES ( Feb. 19- March 20): You might feel a bit possessive about something that you own. Don’t worry. No biggie.

IF FEB. 18 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor Matt Dillon ( 1964) shares your birthday. You can be intense, even argumentative. You have good lifestyle habits and value taking care of yourself. This is a year of building solid foundations. Simplify your life. Channel your energy in one direction. Exercise is important. Take up yoga, martial arts or jogging — any physical discipline to help ground you. Hard work and effort will pay off this year!