HOROSCOPES

All signs: We have a moon alert. Don’t buy anything except essentials. The moon is in Gemini.

Aries (March 21 — April 19) Today: Because you’re in an orderly frame of mind, you will get a lot done regarding red-tape details of inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. Make a To Do list and get busy because you will be pleased with your results.

Sunday: This is the perfect day to kick back because it’s a looseygoosey day. This makes it tough to plan anything.

This week: It’s a passionate, intense week that will heighten your focus on sex and other people’s wealth. You’ll also be taking care of details regarding taxes, debt, inheritances and insurance issues. Mars continues to promote activity with friends, especially competitive action. This week, Venus moves opposite your sign to pave the way for warm relations for a month. Mercury retrograde will bring glitches and delays to travel plans. Good news: Mercury retrograde will help you finish a thesis, a paper or a book.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: This is an ideal day to have a serious discussion about practical matters. You might want to make long-range plans or set some objectives. Someone older or more experienced might have excellent input.

Sunday: Be careful because even though your focus is on money, cash flow and possessions, you should confine your spending to food, gas and entertainment.

This week: Your focus on partners and friends is strong and will give you opportunities to learn more about your style of relating. Mars at the top of your chart continues to rev your ambitions, while Venus moves into your 6th House this week to bring you a raise or praise at work. It’s a good time for health, although fattening and sweet foods are extra tempting. Your pending Mercury retrograde might delay money coming to you. However, you’ll finish red-tape details with taxes, debt, inheritances, wills, and insurance issues.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: This is a productive day at work or doing any task because you will pay attention to detail and persevere. Your goal will be to achieve as much as possible.

Sunday: For most of this day, the moon is in your sign. However, it is moon alert. This makes you indecisive. One thing is certain: restrict your spending. Just go with the flow.

This week: This is a busy, productive time. You want to be efficient and effective in everything you do. You will be more focused on your health. Fortunately, Venus promises fun times, parties, social outings, movies and a greater interest in sports. Meanwhile, Mars will heighten your interest in travel and expanding your mind. Some of you might be involved with the law. This Mercury retrograde is opposite your sign, which means almost certainly, you will hear from expartners — both professional and personal. Look good!

Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: This is a good day to teach children, especially in sports or the creative arts. It’s easy to work hard for your rewards.

Sunday: After the moon alert is over today, the moon will move into your sign. Once that happens, it will be all systems go. You might feel more emotional but things will tend to go your way.

This week: You still want to get out and have a good time. You feel lighter than usual and eager to socialize by exploring romance, good times, theatre and film. Your sex drive is amped. Venus will encourage entertaining at home plus redecorating and shopping for pretty things. Mercury retrograde, however, will play havoc at work. The upside is that health issues that were a puzzle might be resolved.

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: You will get a lot done at home because you have high standards. Quite likely, a parent or older family member or someone with training or expertise will help you.

Sunday: Hang out with friends, especially female acquaintances. Take it easy. Explore creative activities. Do not shop. Restrict your spending to food and gas until the moon alert is over.

This week: Home, family and your private life continue to be your focus. Be patient with partners and close friends who seem annoying. Fortunately, Venus now enters the part of your chart that governs your daily communications, which means that for the next month, your social life will pick up. Mercury retrograde will attract old flames. You might also have old issues with your kids.

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: You’ll find it easy to focus on mental work, even work that is usually routine because today you have persistence. You will also pay close attention to details. Nothing will escape your notice.

Sunday: Things feel out of control. Personal details about your private life might be public. It’s also a loosey-goosey day because it’s a moon alert for most of the day, which means it’s not good to shop (except for food or gas).

This week: This continues to be a fast-paced week. Fortunately, fiery Mars is still in your House of Employment, making it easy to put your best foot forward. Venus enters one of your Money houses this week. However, it will also encourage extravagance. Mercury retrograde will attract relatives to your doorstep. The coming month is also an excellent time to tackle home repairs that have been “waiting ” for you.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: You will be careful and thrifty with your money. You will prefer to spend your money on practical items that are long-lasting so you feel you get good value for the money you spend.

Sunday: You long for stimulation and adventure. Relax because there’s a strong likelihood that adventure will find you. Most of this day is unpredictable.

This week: You have money on your mind. One reason you’re counting your pennies is you’re keen to explore restaurants, vacations, social outings and be generous to your kids. This week Venus moves into your sign, which means it’s the perfect time to buy wardrobe treasures. Venus also promotes your desire to socialize. Mercury retrograde will be particularly maddening because it will create confusion in your communications along with transportation delays or problems with vehicles.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: You have a strong sense of self-discipline; you’ll consider every move before acting. You might want to make serious plans. It’s also a good day to seek advice from someone older or more experienced.

Sunday: Your attention is on inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. Note: This is a poor day for financial decisions or anything important.

This week: This continues to be a powerful time because the sun in your sign attracts people and favourable circumstances. Make the most of this. Venus has just moved into a hidden part of your chart, which indicates that secret trysts are taking place. Fiery Mars is still at the bottom of your chart where it’s been for most of this year stirring up activity, chaos and insanity at home. Mercury will go retrograde in one of your Money Houses, which is good and bad.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: Research will go well today because you won’t overlook details plus you have the tenacity to persevere.

Sunday: Be accommodating because the moon is opposite your sign for most of this day, plus it’s a moon alert.

This week: Keep a low profile and grab every chance to be introspective and reflective. Size up what happened last year. What do you want for your new year? Make goals. Mars makes you a forthright communicator. It also spurs short trips plus your love of reading. Meanwhile, Venus will encourage socializing with creative friends. Mercury will go retrograde in your sign. The people who are born in the first week of December will feel this the hardest.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: Someone older, wiser or more experienced will help you. This might be someone you encounter in a group situation or a class.

Sunday: Be careful about giving yourself an ambitious To Do list. Because most of this day is a Moon Alert, things won’t unfold as expected. Therefore, cut yourself some slack. While the Moon Alert exists — take it easy.

This week: Your popularity continues. Venus at the top of your chart paves the way for relations with bosses, parents and VIPs. Expect someone to ask for your input on design, office redecorating etc. Mars continues to boost your earnings and at the same time, entices you to spend big. For you, this pending Mercury retrograde will be useful. It promotes your ability to do research. The rest of this year will make the study of history and research into the past a productive choice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: Your relations with bosses, parents and VIPs are excellent. They will admire your work ethic and your ability to achieve practical results. You’re willing to work hard to get the job done. Sunday: This is a wonderful, creative day. If you’re not involved with artistic activities — then enjoy schmoozing and having fun. When the moon alert is over, you will get busy, late in the day. It will feel like a wake-up call.

This week: The sun is still at the top of your chart and everyone thinks you walk on water. This is the time to make your pitch. Venus has just moved into the part of your chart promoting travel and an increased love of higher knowledge. Your appreciation of beauty will be enhanced so you will enjoy museums and art galleries. Get some physical exercise to blow off pent-up steam. Retrograde Mercury will bring friends from your past back into your world. This will be a great chance to talk about the bad old days.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20) Today: A teacher or mentorlike figure will be an important contact. You can learn something from this person. You will also make strides in avenues related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

Sunday: This is the perfect day to lounge around home in your robe. Most of this day is moon alert, which is great for creative activity and socializing but challenging for efficient, practical output.

This week: Grab every opportunity to travel. Take a course or go back to school. Venus has just moved into one of your Money Houses, which means people will give you gifts and do favours for you. In the next month, it will be easier to get a loan. Also, your partner might make more money. A new love relationship — very physical and passionate — might begin. Meanwhile, retrograde Mercury will soon take place at the top of your chart. This will cause you to rethink your long-term goals and your life direction in general. You might also bump into bosses from your past. A few might even reconnect with parents.

If your birthday is today: Actress Joanna Scanlan (1961) shares your birthday. You are charming, sensible and intellectual. You are also compassionate with a strong sense of responsibility for others. You’re entering a fun-loving, social year. Begin by appreciating the happiness and beauty around you. Be grateful for who you are and what you have. Count on enjoying the blessing of heightened popularity and warm friendships this year.

If your birthday is on Sunday: Actress Julia Roberts (1967) shares your birthday today. You are confident, independent, charming, friendly and caring. This year you will simplify your life and build solid foundations. Hard work will pay off. Focus your energy in one direction. Physical exercise is important.