ROYAL STARS

The day ahead: ★★★★★ = Dynamic; ★★★★ = Positive; ★★★ = Average; ★★ = So-so; ★ = Difficult

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT today (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ Be careful with others today, because you have to go more than halfway when dealing with them. Be cooperative. Nevertheless, you might have a power struggle this afternoon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★ Once the Moon Alert begins, you might experience shortages and be less efficient. Be patient with co-workers to avoid power struggles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Parents must be patient with their kids today, and romantic partners must be patient with each other. Fortunately, this is a wonderful, creative day!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ You might have an important discussion with a family member today. Perhaps you will choose to seek out solitude and cocoon at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You need to communicate today! This is all well and good; however, as the Moon Alert begins today (see above), you might find yourself trying to prove something to someone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★ Be careful handling your money today. During the Moon Alert today, restrict spending to food and gas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ Today the Moon is in your sign until after the Moon Alert is over. Until then, you might feel more emotional. Avoid arguments. Stay chill.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Today you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because you want to escape from all the busyness around you. During the Moon Alert, avoid important decisions and spending money on anything except food.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★ A conversation with a female companion might be important today. Naturally, this doesn’t have to happen if you maintain your cool.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★ Steer clear of power struggles with bosses, parents, teachers and the police. Wait until the Moon Alert is over to volunteer for anything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Avoid arguments about politics, religion and racial issues, which might easily arise today. These quarrels will accomplish nothing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★ Squabbles about shared property, taxes, debt or shared responsibilities might occur today. Remember: Patience is the antidote to anger. Therefore, if you are patient, you’re Teflon.