ROYAL STARS
The day ahead: ★★★★★ = Dynamic; ★★★★ = Positive; ★★★ = Average; ★★ = So-so; ★ = Difficult
MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4 to 11:30 p.m. today. After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★ Go gently when dealing with children and young people today to avoid disputes and difficulties. People are touchy and grumpy today. Past issues about money and possessions might cause problems. Resist the urge to weigh into the fray.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★ Courtesy and patience are how to handle difficulties with family members, bosses, parents and authority figure today. You have your opinions, and so do they. Be smart. Don’t go looking for trouble, because it will easily find you!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★ Steer clear of politics, religion and racial issues today, because these discussions will be impossible. People are opinionated and ready to challenge anyone who disagrees with them. (You need this like a fish needs a bicycle.)
CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★ Avoid squabbles about shared property, money or responsibilities with friends or members of a group. These squabbles won’t help you, and they won’t further your best interests. Therefore, don’t get involved, because they will only drag you down.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with Saturn and Mercury, which makes people feel at odds with each other. You will feel this dynamic because the Moon is in your sign. Don’t be emotional. Chill out.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Listen to your inner impulse today, which is to be low-key, stay behind the scenes and keep a low profile. Be wise and follow these instincts. If you get involved with others, you might have quarrels at work or differences with others, especially cultural differences.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★ By nature, you’re a people pleaser. You don’t like to rock the boat. However, today you might feel irritated with someone. Make sure your facts are correct before you get involved. Do your homework.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★ Dealing with others is challenging today. You might have a public argument. Relax. It’s hard to avoid this today, because people (including you) are touchy, especially about criticism. Aren’t we all?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★ Be careful, because conflict with others, a prevailing sense of irritability and an intolerance of others’ opinions might not only lead to disputes, but worse — these challenges could create an accident-prone day for you. Pay attention to everything you say and do.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★ You’re not casual about money. Today something to do with your possessions, the possessions of someone else or your responsibilities for kids or a social occasion might create a problem for you. Listen to what others have to say, but keep your ideas to yourself.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★ Feelings of control and suspicion of others might be prominent today, because the moon is opposite your sign today at odds with Saturn in your own sign, and both of these are at odds with Mercury. Yikes! Arguments, drama and consternation might occur.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★ Be patient with co-workers and daily contacts to keep the peace today. In fact, it might be wise for you to go your own way or “hide” in order to avoid melodrama and difficult encounters with others.