Horoscope You are an excellent communicator. You’re an idea person who is also open to hearing ideas from others. This makes you decisive. This is an excellent year for self-improvement and a possible makeover. Act on opportunities to create a better imp

Moon Alert:

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 7:30 p.m. today. The Moon is in Gemini.

Happy birthday for Monday, June 27, 2022:

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★★ You begin this week with vigor and purpose, because your ruler Mars is dancing with Saturn. This will help you explore your goals in a solid, practical way, especially if these goals help promote greater freedom for yourself and others. You mean business! Tonight: Wishful thinking.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★ Whatever you do today, especially by working alone or behind the scenes, will contribute to your future success in a solid way. At this time in your life, many things are coming to fruition, and you see clearly what is working and what is not. Today you’re ready to work for what you want. Tonight: Caution when shopping.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★ In a careful, prepared way, you are gung-ho about group activities or working with a friend to promote issues related to medical or legal matters. Others also might help you with educational opportunities or something to do with publishing and the media.

It’s a perfect day to discuss travel plans. You’re going places! Tonight: Fuzzy thinking?

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★ Today you want to put practical ideas into action. Hopefully, these ideas will bring about greater freedom for yourself and others. You want to have available choices to pursue your goals, both in your job or how you are perceived by others. You value your successful reputation! Tonight: Daydreams.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

★★★★ You’re keen to travel or pursue opportunities in publishing, the media, the law or medicine. Today you’ve decided to take action because you’re ready to make a practical step toward making these goals a reality. Make a commitment. Make an appointment. Take a stand. Tonight: Disappointment in a friend?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★ It’s time to act on your ideas and make practical headway, especially if you’ve been delaying addressing wills, estates, inheritances and such. Don’t delay any further. Initiate a down-to-earth discussion with someone. Decide how to deal with shared property and debt. Tonight: Clarify your direction.

As this week begins, you are in the right frame of mind to get down to brass tacks and have a serious, practical discussion with a partner or close friend about how to get things done. No more wishy-washy plans about “what if?” It’s time to move from the abstract to the concrete. Tonight: Check your sources.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★ This is a productive day. It’s the perfect way to begin your week, which is fortunate, because quite often, how something begins is how it unfolds. Today you want to work hard and get practical results for your efforts. Tonight: Check your finances.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★★ This is a productive day for artists. It’s also a productive day for those who work with children, in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry. The time for planning is over. The time for action is here. Roll up your sleeves! Tonight: A disappointment?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★ Many of you have ambitious plans about improving where you live. Possibly this relates to a residential move. Naturally, this can create domestic tension and family disputes. Today you will set this aside, because practical concerns are a top priority. Tonight: Get your facts right.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★★ You are convincing today because you see what needs to be done, and you’re not afraid to speak up. Others will admire your tenacity and agree with your practical suggestions. Sometimes you just have to wade in and get things done. Tonight: Romance might disappoint you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★ You feel stronger about your financial scene, because today you can see ways to boost your income. Yes, you will get richer this year! Your assets are increasing. Today you see ways to do something to improve your chances to make this happen. Get on it! Tonight: Clarify discussions.