GEORGIA NICOLS
All signs: Avoid shopping or big decisions from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. today. After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.
Aries (March 21 — April 19) Today: Your creative skills are fantastic. This is a wonderful day for anyone involved in creative projects. You will also enjoy playful activities with children. Nevertheless, be aware of the Moon Alert.
Sunday: Don’t be worried if a health issue seems fuzzy because this is the area where there will be confusion. Likewise, those of you at work today will find that your communications with coworkers are also confusing. This is temporary. (One hopes.)
This week: This is the time to recognize and define what you want your life to be. In the next four weeks many of you will be involved with groups more than usual. Because friendships and relations with groups will be prominent, take a moment to examine the role they play.
Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: You will enjoy entertaining at home, especially hanging out with family and relaxing. This is a great time to invite the gang over for good food and drink. Be wise: Restrict spending until the Moon Alert is over.
Sunday: This is not an ideal day for important romantic discussions because they are susceptible to misunderstandings. Likewise, discussions with your kids or plans for social occasions or anything with the entertainment world might also discourage you.
This week: In the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart for the only time all year. It symbolizes a spotlight shining on you and the light is flattering, which means people in authority see you in a positive way. You will be given increased responsibilities. It’s important to know you don’t have to be a super hero to fulfil these responsibilities.
Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: Your mind is in a creative space and it’s easy to think outside of the box. That’s why this is a great day for writing, speaking, selling, marketing and acting.
Sunday: You might be disappointed with a family member, especially a female. Or perhaps, it’s something else at home. Have you been direct in your communications with others? Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.
This week: In the next four weeks, grab every chance to broaden your horizons. Obviously, if you can travel, do so. You want adventure and an opportunity to learn something new. If you don’t travel, explore educational opportunities and take a course or go back to school. The main thing is to stimulate your intellect and broaden your perspective.
Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: Your focus is on money and finances, which is why you want to shop. If so, be aware of the Moon Alert restrictions and confine your shopping during that time. You’ll be glad you did. Save your money and save a headache.
Sunday: This is the classic day for people to misunderstand or expect too much from each other or feel let down in some way. It’s also the classic day for self-deception. This is something we all do, but hey — who are we kidding? Just ourselves.
This week: You will feel more passionate and intense about everything in the next four weeks. This suits you fine because you have a strong desire to experience life at a deeper level. You’re not satisfied with an intellectual understanding of things because you are thinking about life, death and mortality. You will be more in touch with your inner world and the assessment of your values.
Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: This is a loosey-goosey day because the Moon is in your sign, and it’s a Moon Alert. This heightens your creative abilities. It’s also a great day to shmooz with others and have fun. But things can detour off into the ether in a New York minute.
Sunday: Tread carefully with financial matters because you might not see everything that is involved. Or you might kid yourself, putting on rose-coloured glasses that make things look better than they are. (This is a Leo trait.)
This week: In the next four weeks, the Sun is opposite your sign, which means that in your chart, the Sun is as far away from you as it gets all year. Because the Sun is your source of energy, you will be more tired. Just acknowledge this and get more sleep.
Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: You might feel disorganized or unsure of what to do. In fact, you are indecisive, which is not how you usually are at all. That’s because the Moon is in a hidden part of your chart, and at the same time, there’s a Moon Alert. It’s a crapshoot.
Sunday: Relations with close friends and partners are subject to confusion because the Moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional than usual; and on top of this, the Moon is opposing fuzzy Neptune. Go slowly.
This week: With both Venus and Mars opposite your sign, it’s a mixed bag. At times, you are irritated with others, then in the next breath, you are pleased and grateful to have them in your life. The energy of the New Year makes you want to manage your life and be efficient, productive and effective in everything.
Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: You will enjoy socializing, especially with female friends. You might want to chat about future goals and plans. If you do, don’t agree to anything important because most of the Moon Alert. Just kick ideas around.
Sunday: You might feel disappointed in someone. Or you might feel sorry for yourself. A curious comment from Pope John: “Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways: women, gambling and farming. My family chose the slowest one.” Life has its ups and downs.
This week: You will work hard in the next few weeks. Fortunately, relations with coworkers are positive. Nevertheless, your focus is on fun and games. You want to party! The next four weeks are the best time for you to take a vacation and enjoy social outings.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: You have high visibility because of the placement of the Moon today. Nevertheless, do not volunteer for anything important. Do not agree to an important decision with a boss, parent or a VIP until the Moon Alert is over. Do yourself this favour.
Sunday: Your relationships with friends and members of groups might be plagued with misunderstandings. Or possibly, you are disappointed in a friend or a group. If this is the case, you have to ask yourself if your expectations are realistic.
This week: You want to explore romance and playful times with friends in the next four weeks. You want fun, pleasure and a chance to enjoy the arts. Nevertheless, you have to focus on home and family more than ever.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: Although you might be keen to make some travel plans, do not do so during the Moon Alert. And if you are travelling, don’t shop for goodies or souvenirs; wait until the Moon Alert is over. It is a great day for bright ideas and profound discussions.
Sunday: This is not a good day for important discussions with authority figures, especially female authority figures — including Mom. Postpone these discussions for another day or be aware that communications are challenged.
This week: Fasten your seatbelts because the pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks as you juggle short trips, errands, increased reading and writing. Many of you are involved with redecorating projects and real estate opportunities. Something is creating chaos at home, which means you have to be patient.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: Your focus is on red-tape issues concerning taxes, debt, shared property and inheritances. Unfortunately, it’s a poor day to expedite them or make an important decision. Wait until the Moon Alert is over.
Sunday: Avoid controversial subjects such as politics, religion and racial issues because confusion and wishful thinking will cloud the issue. It’s easy for people to kid themselves today.
This week: With Mercury in your sign, you need to talk! Fortunately, Venus softens your conversations, which is a good thing. However, fiery Mars makes you forceful and direct, which is also a good thing for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting and writing. But the main theme of the next four weeks is money.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: Go with the flow and don’t be demanding. The Moon is opposite your sign; furthermore, it is a Moon Alert. Just tread water and maintain as best you can. Don’t agree to anything important. Don’t spend money on anything other than food and gas.
Sunday: Definitely clarify financial matters and discussions or negotiations about shared property, inheritances and such because there is a lot of room for confusion, disappointment and misunderstanding. Assume nothing. Go over everything in detail.
This week: For the next four weeks, the Sun is in your sign. This is the only time all year this happens. It’s a good thing. It energizes you and attracts favourable situations and important people to you. Basically, it’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Because of this personal focus, it is OK to put yourself first.
Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20) Today: Although you want to be efficient and tie up loose ends or run errands and get on top of your scene, you will be frustrated with delays and goofy errors because of the Moon Alert. Do as little as possible. Once the alert is over, then it’s all systems go!
Sunday: Today the Moon is opposite your sign. To be more specific, it is opposite Neptune in your sign. (Of course, Neptune is your ruler.) This opposition can create misunderstandings. You might feel inferior or judged by others. You might also feel discouraged. This, too, shall pass.
This week: With your personal year drawing to a close, along with the fact that you’re beginning a New Year means this is the perfect time to make goals for the future. Where do you want to be five years from now? Where do you want to be one year from now?
If your birthday is today: Actor Grant Gustin (1990) shares your birthday. You have a sharp mind and are easily bored. You are perceptive, ambitious and organized. You are loyal to your loved ones. The year 2017 is a time when you will be a student and a teacher. You will be excited as you start to see the fruits of your efforts for the past six years. Expect your well-earned rewards soon!
If your birthday is on Sunday: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) shares your birthday. You are passionate, emotional and romantic. You love to inspire others with your creative ideas. You are an idealist who is extremely focused. The year 2017 is going to be one of the most powerful years of your life — a time of accumulation. Whatever you have done in the past will now ripen. (It’s also a good year to buy and sell.)